Odontoglossum llanachagaense

Native to: Pasco - Peru

General Information

Odontoglossum llanachagaense is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3.5cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 1mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 9C to 23C, highest in February (11C to 23C) and lowest in January (9C to 21C).

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.