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.

Altitude
2 - 600 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.3 - 0.6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
82 - 90 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

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.

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