Rodriguezia antioquiana
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Rodriguezia antioquiana is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 17cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2.5-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-3cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 22C, highest in March (9C to 22C) and lowest in June (7C 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.