Campylocentrum fasciola

Also known as: The Enveloped Campylocentrum or Campylocentrum barrerarum Campylocentrum lankesteri Aeranthes fascicola Campylocentrum multiflorum Campylocentrum loretoense Angraecum weigeltii Campylocentrum sullivanii Campylocentrum weigeltii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Cuba Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic French Guiana Guyana Haiti Honduras Mexico Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

The Enveloped Campylocentrum is a miniature monopodial warm to hot growing epiphytic leafless orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Brazil.

Plant Description

Monopodial

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Care Notes

This orchid is leafless so does best mounted, watering daily during warmer months and not so often during the cool months. Keep humidity high at all times to prevent roots from dying back, and provide gentle airflow to ensure that the roots do not gather mould and rot in cool weather. Because of their velamin coating the roots can withstand plenty of light, however it's best to keep them in the shade during hot weather so that the roots do not overheat.

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.