Cyrtochilum tenense

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

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Tena Cyrtochilum is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after a town In Cundinamarca Colombia.

Altitude
2547 - 2547 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.7 - 2.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 76 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 59 %
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 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 are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

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