Odontoglossum contaypacchaense

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

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Contaypaccha Odontoglossum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after a district in the state of Junin Peru.

Altitude

1859 - 1890 m

2500

Size

75 - 75 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.2 - 0.6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 59 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

19000 - 27000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 75cm. Each new growth has numerous arching lance shaped leaves that grow to 3.5-75cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-3cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 1mm to 69mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 27C, highest in April (15C to 27C) and lowest in January (11C to 25C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.