Pachyphyllum gracillimum

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

Native to: Cusco - Peru

General Information

The Delicate Pachyphyllum is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
3000 - 3600 m
0
2500
Size
37 - 37 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.12 - 0.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
57 - 78 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 37cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.33-0.8cm long

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

  • Winter

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 23C, highest in May (7C to 23C) and lowest in January (-1C to 20C).

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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