Odontoglossum helgae

Also known as: Helga's Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Helga's Odontoglossum is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Mrs Koniger, Orchid Enthusiast.

Altitude

1700 - 2811 m

2500

Size

5.7 - 25 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

1.2 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

60 - 81 %

100

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2.2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5-5cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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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 13C to 29C, highest in February (15C to 29C) and lowest in January (13C to 26C).

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.