Cyrtochilum incarum

Native to: Pasco - Peru

General Information

Cyrtochilum incarum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 1.5-34cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-7.5cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 24C, highest in February (12C to 24C) and lowest in January (11C to 23C).

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

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.