Plectrophora suarezii

Also known as: Suarez's Plectrophora Ecuadorian in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Suarez's Plectrophora Ecuadorian is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
300 - 950 m
0
2500
Size
2.1 - 5.6 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single leathery arching, elliptic leaf that grows to 1.5-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 20C to 31C, highest in March (21C to 31C) and lowest in January (20C to 29C).

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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