Cyrtochilum divaricatum

Also known as: The The Spread Out Cyrtochilum or Oncidium costatum Cyrtochilum refractum Cyrtochilum costatum Cyrtochilum mandibulare Odontoglossum costatum Oncidium mandibulare Oncidium refractum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The The Spread Out Cyrtochilum is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the wide spread, paniculate inflorescence.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 41cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 3.5-35cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-20cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 8C to 22C, highest in August (11C to 22C) and lowest in January (8C 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.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.