Cyrtochilum graminoides

Also known as: The Grass or Trigonochilum graminifolium Dasyglossum graminifolium Odontoglossum graminifolium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Amazonas - Peru

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 14-28cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-2cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 163mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 57% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 3C to 27C, highest in May (11C to 27C) and lowest in January (3C 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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.