Lockhartia goyazensis

Also known as: The Goias Lockhartia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Amapa - Brazil Para - Brazil Rondonia - Brazil

General Information

The Goias Lockhartia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a State in central Brazil.

Altitude

1000 - 1161 m

2500

Size

14 - 27 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.15 - 0.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

48 - 84 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °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

Sympodial. Grows to 14-27cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.5-2.7cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.1-25cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 295mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 48% to 84%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 14C to 29C, highest in March (19C to 29C) and lowest in January (14C to 26C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.