Mesospinidium peruvianum
Also known as: The Peruvian Mesospiniidum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Ecuador
General Information
The Peruvian Mesospiniidum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 34cm. Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-33cm 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 13C to 24C, highest in March (14C to 24C) and lowest in January (13C to 22C).
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.