Cyrtochilum cumandae
Also known as: The Cumanda Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Provincia del Azuay - Ecuador
General Information
The Cumanda Cyrtochilum is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a town in Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4-54cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4-11cm
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 5C to 19C, highest in May (8C to 19C) and lowest in February (5C to 16C).
Fertiliser
Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.