Cynorkis gibbosa

Also known as: The Humped Cycnorkis or Cynorkis gibbosa f. aurea in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Madagascar

General Information

The Humped Cycnorkis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Madagascar.

Altitude
600 - 1500 m
0
2500
Size
50 - 50 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
1.2 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
67 - 82 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 19000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Grows to 50cm. Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3-30cm long

Substrate(s)

  • Spaghnum Moss
  • Sand

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 300mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 67% to 82%, highest in August and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 11C to 29C, highest in May (18C to 29C) and lowest in January (11C to 22C).

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid 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

Repotting is best done annually.

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