Quekettia vermeuleniana
Also known as: Vermeulen's Quekettia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Vermeulen's Quekettia is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Dutch Botanist and Orchid Enthusiast.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 4cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 0.3-3.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5cm
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 30C).
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.