Odontoglossum platynaris

Native to: Amazonas - Peru

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous elliptic leaves that grow to 2-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 5C to 18C, highest in May (8C to 18C) and lowest in January (5C to 17C).

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.