Otoglossum hoppii

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Otoglossum hoppii is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Grows to 1.2-300cm. Each new growth has a single leathery oblong shaped leaf that grows to 4-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5-10cm. The plant tends to climb or sprawl with each new growth

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 130mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in September. Temperature ranges from 13C to 23C, highest in August (14C to 23C) and lowest in December (13C 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.