Rodriguezia chasei

Also known as: Chase's Rodriguezia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Pasco - Peru

General Information

Chase's Rodriguezia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the American Botanist North Carolina.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in February (13C to 26C) and lowest in January (12C to 24C).

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

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.