Lockhartia schunkei

Also known as: Schunke's Lockhartia {Peruvian First Collector of Species Current} in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Tumbes - Peru

General Information

Schunke's Lockhartia {Peruvian First Collector of Species Current} is a monopodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
33 - 580 m
0
2500
Size
30.7 - 33 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.7-3cm long

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 51mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 28C, highest in September (20C to 28C) and lowest in February (17C 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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