Pachyphyllum peperomioides

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

Pachyphyllum peperomioides is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 0.7-1.2cm 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.