Cyrtochilum hoeijeri

Also known as: Hoeijer's Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Hoeijer's Cyrtochilum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Swedish orchid Enthusiast 20th cen.

Altitude
1500 - 2800 m
0
2500
Size
1.2 - 19.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 77 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.6-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-4.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 21C, highest in May (9C to 21C) and lowest in February (7C to 17C).

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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