Lockhartia obtusata

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

Native to: Panama

General Information

The Blunted Lockhartia is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Altitude
27 - 1000 m
0
2500
Size
3 - 39 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
67 - 90 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °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. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.5-4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-35cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 480mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 67% to 90%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 28C, highest in March (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (13C to 24C).

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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