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.
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.