Mesospinidium ecuadorense

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Mesospinidium ecuadorense is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 28cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 4-26cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 26C, highest in March (16C to 26C) and lowest in January (14C 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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.