Pachyphyllum schultesii

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Pachyphyllum schultesii is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous thick leaves that grow to 0.25-0.5cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 7C to 20C, highest in August (9C to 20C) and lowest in January (7C 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.