Pachyphyllum ecallosum

Also known as: The Without Callus Pachyphyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Huancavelica - Peru

General Information

The Without Callus Pachyphyllum is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. The name refers to this species lack of the bicarinate, bidentate callus on the lip.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.3-1.5cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 91mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 3C to 21C, highest in May (7C to 21C) and lowest in January (3C to 19C).

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.