Fernandezia maculata

Also known as: The Spotted Fernandezia or Centropetalum punctatum Nasonia punctata Nasonia cinnabarina in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Spotted Fernandezia is a monopodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude

2200 - 2900 m

2500

Size

6 - 6 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

73 - 77 %

100

Temperature

9 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 6cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 0.4-1.5cm long

Flowers

A single long lasting blossom appears

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 8C to 22C, highest in May (11C to 22C) and lowest in February (8C 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.