Cypholoron frigida

Native to: Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

Cypholoron frigida is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 1.5cm. Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.15-1cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.15-1.2cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 21C, highest in May (9C to 21C) and lowest in February (7C to 17C).

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.