Pachyphyllum capitatum
Native to: Amazonas - Peru
General Information
Pachyphyllum capitatum is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.
Altitude
2435 - 2700 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 0.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Plant Description
Grows to 10-15cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.5-1cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 10-15cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 6C to 19C, highest in May (9C to 19C) and lowest in January (6C to 18C).
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.
