Rhynchostele hortensiae

Also known as: The Garden Rhynchostele in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Garden Rhynchostele is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
921 - 2500 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 19 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
1 - 5.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 85 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 32000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10-19cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 3-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.7-6cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 7C to 19C, highest in May (9C to 19C) and lowest in January (7C to 17C).

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.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.

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