Rodriguezia decora

Also known as: The Pretty Rodriguezia or Rodriguezia decora f. lactea Rodriguezia decora var. lactea Rodriguezia decora var. picta Burlingtonia decora var. picta Burlingtonia amoena in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Federal District - Brazil

General Information

The Pretty Rodriguezia is a small sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has a single leathery rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-30cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 239mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 83%, highest in August and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in August (19C to 27C) and lowest in January (13C to 20C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,

This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.