Odontoglossum armatum

Also known as: The Armed Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador Peru

General Information

The Armed Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Altitude

2000 - 2850 m

2500

Size

26 - 26 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 6.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

60 - 81 %

100

Temperature

0 - 15 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 59 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 26cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 3.3-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-6cm

Climate

Grows at 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 9C to 24C, highest in February (11C to 24C) and lowest in January (9C to 22C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.