Quekettia microscopica

Also known as: The Microscopic Quekettia or Quekettia chrysantha in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Amazonas - Brazil Argentina Para - Brazil

General Information

The Microscopic Quekettia is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil and Argentina.

Altitude
140 - 907 m
0
2500
Size
12 - 12 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
20 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has a single thick terete shaped leaf that grows to 0.2-12cm long

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 244mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 77% to 89%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 19C to 33C, highest in February (22C to 33C) and lowest in September (19C to 31C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.

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