Pholidota aidiolepis
General Information
Pholidota aidiolepis is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
7 - 1350 m
0
2500
Size
18 - 18 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.6 - 0.6 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
71 - 83 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
19000 - 39000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 8-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.7cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 84mm to 602mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 71% to 83%, highest in November and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 13C to 25C, highest in April (16C to 25C) and lowest in February (13C to 21C).
Watering
Be sure to provide strong air circulation after watering to prevent fungal and bacterial infections from water sitting on leaves.
Fertiliser
Use balanced fertiliser year round.
