Sanderella riograndensis
Also known as: The Rio Grande Sanderella or Sanderella leopoldinensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Brazil
General Information
The Rio Grande Sanderella is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a state of southern Brazil.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 5cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.5-4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-0.7cm
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 79mm to 132mm per day, heaviest in March and lightest in May. Humidity ranges from 66% to 79%, highest in January and lowest in June. Temperature ranges from 9C to 31C, highest in July (20C to 31C) and lowest in January (9C 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.