Cyrtochilum ionodon

Also known as: The Violet in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Junin - Peru

General Information

The Violet is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
2800 - 3387 m
0
2500
Size
65 - 65 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.7 - 3.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
53 - 69 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 65cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 4-60cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-9cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 114mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 53% to 69%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 6C to 26C, highest in May (11C to 26C) and lowest in January (6C to 22C).

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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