Cochlioda chasei
Also known as: Chase's Cochlioda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Amazonas - Peru
General Information
Chase's Cochlioda is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the American Born English Botanist and Orchid Enthusiast Current.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 4-14.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-8cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 25C, highest in May (15C to 25C) and lowest in January (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.
Potting
This plant does well mounted.