Cyrtochilum andreettae

Also known as: Andreetta's Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Andreetta's Cyrtochilum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Salesian Missionary and Orchid Enthusiast in Ecuador.

Altitude

950 - 1400 m

2500

Size

1.8 - 6 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 4.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

87 - 89 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 1.8-6cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 5-60cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-4cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 24C, highest in March (14C to 24C) and lowest in January (13C to 22C).

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.