Rhynchostele candidula
Also known as: The White Rhynchostele or Odontoglossum nebulosum var. candidulum Odontoglossum apterum var. candidulum Lemboglossum candidulum Odontoglossum candidulum Odontoglossum nebulosum subvar. candissimum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Guerrero - Mexico Oaxaca - Mexico
General Information
The White Rhynchostele is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 23-50cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3.5-12cm
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Small
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Spaghnum Moss
- Perlite
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 170mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 55% to 75%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 2C to 24C, highest in April (9C to 24C) and lowest in January (2C to 18C).
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
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
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.
