Odontoglossum subuligerum

Also known as: The Terete in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento de Narino - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Terete is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 163mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 57% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 4C to 28C, highest in May (12C to 28C) and lowest in January (4C to 25C).

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

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.