Plectrophora zarumensis

Also known as: The Zaruma Plectrophora in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de El Oro - Ecuador

General Information

The Zaruma Plectrophora is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a town in Ecuador.

Altitude

11 - 1300 m

2500

Size

1.8000001 - 10 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.7 - 2.3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 59 %

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 elliptic oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.2-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-1cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 79mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 13C to 23C, highest in September (16C to 23C) and lowest in February (13C to 18C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.