Mesospinidium incantans
Also known as: The Enchanting Mesopinidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador
General Information
The Enchanting Mesopinidium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 26cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.6-23cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4cm
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 32C, highest in February (18C to 32C) and lowest in January (16C to 29C).
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.