Cyrtochilum exasperatum

Also known as: The Smooth Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Smooth Cyrtochilum is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude
1400 - 2811 m
0
2500
Size
40 - 40 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
60 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
0 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching leaves that grow to 5-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 25cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 15C to 31C, highest in February (17C to 31C) and lowest in January (15C to 28C).

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.

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