Cyrtochilum deltoideum

Native to: Peru

General Information

Cyrtochilum deltoideum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 19-26.4cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 6cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 25C, highest in May (15C to 25C) and lowest in January (12C to 24C).

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.