Pachyphyllum distichum

Also known as: The Two Rowed Pachyphyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Cusco - Peru Departamento del Huila - Colombia Piura - Peru Provincia de Loja - Ecuador Provincia de Pichincha - Ecuador Provincia del Azuay - Ecuador

General Information

The Two Rowed Pachyphyllum is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude
2600 - 3750 m
0
2500
Size
52 - 52 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
57 - 78 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 52cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0.6-3cm long

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 163mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 57% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 1C to 24C, highest in May (9C to 24C) and lowest in January (1C to 22C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.

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