Quekettia papillosa

Also known as: The Papilose Quekettia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Para - Brazil

General Information

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

Altitude

16 - 16 m

2500

Size

4.8 - 4.8 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.1 - 0.3 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

79 - 88 %

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. Grows to 4.8cm. Each new growth has a single terete shaped leaf that grows to 0.2-4.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.15-0.3cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 66mm to 394mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in October. Humidity ranges from 79% to 88%, highest in May and lowest in October. Temperature ranges from 21C to 33C, highest in September (22C to 33C) and lowest in February (21C to 19C).

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.