Cycnoches densiflorum

Also known as: The Densely Flowered Cycnoches in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Densely Flowered Cycnoches is a medium sized warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
600 - 1800 m
0
2500
Size
51 - 75 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:
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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,

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