Brachtia cochlearis

Also known as: The Ear in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento de Tolima - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Ear is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1498 - 2000 m
0
2500
Size
15 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.5-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in March (13C to 26C) and lowest in June (12C to 24C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

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