Pachyphyllum hispidulum

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

Native to: Cajamarca - Peru Departamento de Tolima - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador La Libertad - Peru Panama Provincia de Heredia - Costa Rica

General Information

The Shaggy Pachyphyllum is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Costa Rica.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous thick leaves that grow to 0.1-0.7cm 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 6C to 21C, highest in February (7C to 21C) and lowest in January (6C to 18C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.