Cyrtochilum rostratum

Also known as: The Beaked Cyrtochilum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cundinamarca - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Altitude
2000 - 3000 m
0
2500
Size
4.7 - 25.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.65 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 76 %
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. Each new growth has a single leathery leaf that grows to 2.7-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-5.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 68% to 76%, highest in November and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 20C, highest in February (11C to 20C) and lowest in January (9C to 18C).

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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