Pachyphyllum vaginatum

Native to: Cundinamarca - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

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

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 0.2-0.7cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 51mm to 160mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 68% to 76%, highest in November and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 9C to 20C, highest in February (11C to 20C) and lowest in January (9C to 18C).

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.