Brachtia diphylla

Also known as: The Two Leaved Brachtia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Two Leaved Brachtia is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1725 - 2200 m
0
2500
Size
20 - 20 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.17 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
62 - 79 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 277mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in August. Humidity ranges from 62% to 79%, highest in December and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 9C to 24C, highest in August (10C to 24C) and lowest in May (9C to 22C).

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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