Cyrtochilum macasense

Also known as: The Macas Cyrtochilum or Oncidium santiagorum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Macas Cyrtochilum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a town in Morona-Santiago Ecuador.

Altitude
950 - 1600 m
0
2500
Size
5 - 5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.5 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
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 5cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 2-22cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-7cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 23C, highest in March (13C to 23C) and lowest in January (12C to 21C).

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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