Otoglossum coronarium

Also known as: The Wreath in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Provincia del Pastaza - Ecuador

General Information

The Wreath is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude
950 - 1600 m
0
2500
Size
18 - 34.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 9 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18-34.5cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic oblong shaped leaf that grows to 4.2-30cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.4-4.5cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 23C, highest in March (13C to 23C) and lowest in January (12C to 21C).

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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