Odontoglossum rhynchanthum

Also known as: The Beak in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Altitude
1498 - 2500 m
0
2500
Size
30 - 30 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.35 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 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 30cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 1.3-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-5cm. 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 24C, highest in March (11C to 24C) and lowest in June (9C to 22C).

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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