Cyrtochilum porrigens

Also known as: The Extended Cyrtochilum or Trigonochilum rotundatum Trigonochilum saltabundum Oncidium saltabundum Cyrtochilum rotundatum Cyrtochilum saltabundum Oncidium rotundatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Pasco - Peru

General Information

The Extended Cyrtochilum is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Peru.

Altitude
642 - 1600 m
0
2500
Size
45 - 45 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.7 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 15 °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 45cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.8-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.8-7cm

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 14C to 28C, highest in February (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (14C to 26C).

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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