Odontoglossum portillae

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Portilla's Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Ecuadorian Orchid nurseryman.

Altitude
1800 - 3100 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.35 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.2-6cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 24C, highest in May (13C to 24C) and lowest in February (11C 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.

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