Diadenium micranthum

Also known as: The Tiny Flowered Diadenium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador Loreto - Peru

General Information

The Tiny Flowered Diadenium is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador and Peru.

Altitude
117 - 900 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 10 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 86 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.3-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-0.6cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 132mm to 345mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 73% to 86%, highest in October and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 20C to 33C, highest in March (22C to 33C) and lowest in January (20C to 30C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

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