Odontoglossum wallisii

Also known as: Wallis' Odontoglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Cundinamarca - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Wallis' Odontoglossum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the German Orchid Collector in South America in the 19th century.

Altitude
1498 - 2500 m
0
2500
Size
30 - 30 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 4.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °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 arching leaves that grow to 0.7-28cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-4cm

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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