Cyrtochilum alboroseum

Also known as: The White in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

The White is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
1238 - 3200 m
0
2500
Size
40 - 40 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.5 - 4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 59 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-35cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-6cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

  • Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 53mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 7C to 20C, highest in June (8C to 20C) and lowest in May (7C to 18C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

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