Odontoglossum ariasii

Also known as: Arias' Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

Arias' Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the Peruvian nurseryman -.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 55cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching, elliptic, lance shaped leaves that grow to 1.7-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-10cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 114mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 53% to 69%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 26C, highest in May (11C to 26C) and lowest in January (7C 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.