Lophiaris schwambachii

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Lophiaris schwambachii is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
4 - 600 m
0
2500
Size
8 - 12 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.7 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
82 - 86 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
20 - 59 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 8-12cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 2.3-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Substrate(s)

  • Bark

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 53mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 82% to 86%, highest in March and lowest in July. Temperature ranges from 15C to 27C, highest in August (19C to 27C) and lowest in January (15C to 22C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

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