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.

Altitude
950 - 1550 m
0
2500
Size
34 - 34 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

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.

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