Cohniella aguirrei
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Cohniella aguirrei is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 1-30cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6cm
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 16C to 30C, highest in August (16C to 30C) and lowest in May (16C to 28C).
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
Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.