Odontoglossum lacerum

Native to: Amazonas - Peru Ecuador

General Information

Odontoglossum lacerum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru and Ecuador.

Altitude
1700 - 3000 m
0
2500
Size
40 - 40 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 7 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
55 - 69 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2.2-38cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-18cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 147mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 55% to 69%, highest in September and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 26C, highest in February (11C to 26C) and lowest in January (7C to 24C).

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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