Cyrtochilum miserrimum
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Cyrtochilum miserrimum is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Altitude
1200 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.25 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 94mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 13C to 21C, highest in August (14C to 21C) and lowest in September (13C to 19C).
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.
