Pomatocalpa acuminatum

General Information

Pomatocalpa acuminatum is a monopodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 1.5-20cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 13mm to 566mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 86%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 12C to 31C, highest in July (23C to 31C) and lowest in January (12C to 23C).

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.