Cyrtochilum grandiflorum

Also known as: The Large Flowered Cyrtochilum or Oncidium steyermarkii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Large Flowered Cyrtochilum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude

1613 - 2500 m

2500

Size

45 - 45 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.2 - 4.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

77 - 84 %

100

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 45cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4.5-45cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-11cm

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 21C, highest in August (10C to 21C) 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.