Cyrtochilum scabiosum

Also known as: The Scabiosa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Scabiosa is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1498 - 2000 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.35 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 8 °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

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in March (13C to 26C) and lowest in June (12C to 24C).

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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