Jacquiniella teretifolia

Also known as: The Terete or Cymbidium teretifolium Epidendrum teretifollum Epidendrum teretifolium Epidendrum teretifolium var. powellianum Jacquiniella teres Epidendrum teres Isochilus teretifolius Epidendrum subuliferum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Belize Cuba Departamento del Huila - Colombia Dominican Republic Guyana Haiti Mexico Panama

General Information

The Terete is a miniature to small sized cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Belize, Cuba, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Mexico, and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect terete shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Winter

Blooming Season

• Summer
• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

hot-forest-orchids Grows at low to high elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,