Otoglossum axinopterum

Also known as: The Axe in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador

General Information

The Axe is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
830 - 2811 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
5.0 - 6.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
60 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has a single leathery elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 5-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 27C, highest in February (13C to 27C) and lowest in January (12C to 24C).

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