Odontoglossum juninense
Also known as: The Junin Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Pasco - Peru
General Information
The Junin Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the Town in Peru.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 18-26cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-22cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.8-5cm. The plant forms clusters over time
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 24C, highest in February (12C to 24C) and lowest in January (11C to 23C).
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.