Pachyphyllum costaricense

Also known as: The Costa Rican Pachyphyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Costa Rican Pachyphyllum is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has numerous thick oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0.45-1.6cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 6C to 18C, highest in May (8C to 18C) and lowest in January (6C to 15C).

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.