Pachyphyllum cuencae

Also known as: The Cuenca Pachyphyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Loja - Ecuador Provincia del Azuay - Ecuador

General Information

The Cuenca Pachyphyllum is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a Town in Ecuador.

Altitude
2500 - 2900 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 30 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.35 - 0.35 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 77 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 25-30cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.7-2cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 6C to 20C, highest in May (9C to 20C) and lowest in February (6C to 17C).

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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