Odontoglossum schillerianum

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

General Information

Schiller's Odontoglossum is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the German Counsel and Orchid Enthusiast in South America in the 19th century.

Altitude

1613 - 2700 m

2500

Size

37 - 37 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

77 - 84 %

100

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 37cm. Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves that grow to 3-30cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5-7cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 6C to 19C, highest in August (8C to 19C) and lowest in January (6C to 16C).

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.