Pachyphyllum mexicanum

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

Native to: Guerrero - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico

General Information

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

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous thick elliptic, lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.2-1.5cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 170mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 55% to 75%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 1C to 24C, highest in April (8C to 24C) and lowest in January (1C 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.