Campylocentrum ulaei

Also known as: Ule's Campylocentrum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil Peru

General Information

Ule's Campylocentrum is a monopodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil and Peru. It is named after the German Plant Collector late in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 4.5cm. Each new growth has numerous thick erect, arching, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Substrate(s)

• Bark

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 28mm to 201mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 25C, highest in July (16C to 25C) and lowest in January (9C to 19C).

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.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.