Lockhartia lepticaula

Also known as: The Slender Stemmed Lockhartia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Slender Stemmed Lockhartia is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
642 - 950 m
0
2500
Size
35.7 - 37.3 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
2 - 3 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.7-2.3cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 35cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 1mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 30C, highest in February (18C to 30C) and lowest in January (16C to 28C).

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.

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