Pachyphyllum hagsateri

Also known as: Hagsater's Pachyphyllum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Hagsater's Pachyphyllum is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Mexican Orchid Enthusiast and Epidendrum specialist.

Altitude
2811 - 3300 m
0
2500
Size
15 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
60 - 81 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has numerous terete shaped leaves that grow to 1-1.5cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 4C to 19C, highest in February (6C to 19C) and lowest in January (4C 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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