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.

Altitude
3 - 3 m
0
2500
Size
5 - 5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
66 - 79 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

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.

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