Odontoglossum digitatum

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

Native to: Peru

General Information

The Fingered Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude

2850 - 3312 m

2500

Size

24 - 27 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.45 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

57 - 78 %

100

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 24-27cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4.6-6cm

Flowers

Numerous short lasting blossoms appear

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 163mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 57% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 1C to 24C, highest in May (9C to 24C) and lowest in January (1C 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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.