Odontoglossum cruentum

Also known as: The Blood in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

The Blood is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
2000 - 2500 m
0
2500
Size
29 - 29 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
0 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 29cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5-7cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 8C to 21C, highest in May (11C to 21C) and lowest in January (8C to 20C).

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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