Fernandezia myrtillus

Also known as: The Small Myrtle Fernandezia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Small Myrtle Fernandezia is a monopodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude
2700 - 2811 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 10 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
60 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 59 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0.5-1.5cm long

Flowers

A single blossom appears during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 23C, highest in February (9C to 23C) and lowest in January (7C to 20C).

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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