Cyrtochilum baldewiamae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Cyrtochilum baldewiamae is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Altitude
2546 - 2546 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.4 - 8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 76 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 68% to 76%, highest in November and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 20C, highest in February (11C to 20C) and lowest in January (9C to 18C).
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.
