Lockhartia parthenocomas

Native to: Amazonas - Peru Ecuador

General Information

Lockhartia parthenocomas is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru and Ecuador.

Altitude
750 - 2800 m
0
2500
Size
51.2 - 61.2 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 84 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped leaves that grow to 1.2cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 50-60cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

  • Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 13C to 26C, highest in August (15C to 26C) and lowest in January (13C 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.

Fertiliser

Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.

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