Neokoehleria wuerstlei

Also known as: Wuerstle's Neokoehleria in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Junin - Peru

General Information

Wuerstle's Neokoehleria is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
642 - 1000 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 10 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 0.7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-6cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 15C to 29C, highest in February (17C to 29C) and lowest in January (15C to 27C).

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.

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