Pachyphyllum stuebelii

Native to: Amazonas - Colombia Amazonas - Peru Cusco - Peru Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Pachyphyllum stuebelii is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Peru.

Altitude
2200 - 4000 m
0
2500
Size
12.3 - 12.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.08 - 0.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.3-0.5cm long

Substrate(s)

  • Spaghnum Moss

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 22C, highest in May (12C to 22C) and lowest in January (9C to 21C).

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.

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