Oliveriana ecuadorensis

Also known as: The Ecuadorian Oliveriana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

The Ecuadorian Oliveriana is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude

2100 - 2527 m

2500

Size

20 - 40 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

73 - 77 %

100

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 59 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20-40cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic oblong shaped leaf that grows to 3.5-37cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-2cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 10C to 24C, highest in May (13C to 24C) and lowest in February (10C to 21C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.