Lockhartia ludibunda
Also known as: The Playful Lockhartia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Alagoas - Brazil Parana - Brazil Santa Catarina - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil
General Information
The Playful Lockhartia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 84mm to 302mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 82% to 90%, highest in December and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 16C to 28C, highest in June (18C to 28C) and lowest in January (16C to 23C).
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.