Odontoglossum pseudomelanthes

Native to: Amazonas - Peru

General Information

Odontoglossum pseudomelanthes is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 22cm. Each new growth has a single erect rigid, lance shaped leaf that grows to 1-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4.5-7cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 22C, highest in May (12C to 22C) 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.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots Repotting is best done annually.