Odontoglossum reversum

Also known as: The Reversed Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Reversed Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude

1498 - 2600 m

2500

Size

17 - 17 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 4.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

69 - 77 %

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 17cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 1.4-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-2.8cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 23C, highest in March (11C to 23C) and lowest in June (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.