Pachyphyllum pseudodichaea
General Information
Pachyphyllum pseudodichaea is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
3000 - 4070 m
0
2500
Size
11 - 22.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Humidity
36 - 53 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Plant Description
Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous thick lance shaped leaves that grow to 1-2.5cm long
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 114mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in November. Humidity ranges from 36% to 53%, highest in July and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 26C, highest in May (12C to 26C) and lowest in January (7C to 23C).
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.
