Pachyphyllum favosifolium

Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Pachyphyllum favosifolium is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0.3-2cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 3C to 18C, highest in March (5C to 18C) and lowest in June (3C to 16C).

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.