Cischweinfia colombiana

Also known as: The Colombian Cischweinfia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Colombian Cischweinfia is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1000 - 1800 m
0
2500
Size
22 - 22 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1.9 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 22cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped leaf that grows to 1-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-4cm

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 14C to 29C, highest in March (16C to 29C) and lowest in June (14C to 27C).

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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