Saundersia mirabilis

Also known as: The Grand Saundersia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

The Grand Saundersia is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
800 - 1500 m
0
2500
Size
9 - 16 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 83 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 9-16cm. Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid leaves that grow to 0.8-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-2.5cm

Climate

Grows at 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 12C to 26C, highest in August (18C to 26C) and lowest in January (12C 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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