Odontoglossum blandum
Also known as: The Charming Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Peru Provincia de Zamora-Chinchipe - Ecuador
General Information
The Charming Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-22cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.2-3cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
Care Notes
These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering.
Fragrant:- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 10C to 24C, highest in May (13C to 24C) and lowest in February (10C to 21C).
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.
Fertiliser
Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.
Potting
These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow.
Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.
Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,
