Fernandezia tica

Also known as: The Costa Rican Fernandezia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Costa Rican Fernandezia is a monopodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 4-8cm. Each new growth has numerous thick arching, elliptic leaves that grow to 0.7-2cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 8C to 20C, highest in May (10C to 20C) and lowest in January (8C to 17C).

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.