Pachyphyllum tenue

Native to: Junin - Peru Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

Pachyphyllum tenue is a monopodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous erect arching, tongue shaped leaves that grow to 0.1-0.6cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 53mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 10C to 23C, highest in June (12C to 23C) and lowest in May (10C 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.