Saundersia paniculata

Also known as: The Paniculate Saundersia or Saundersia bicallosa in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2.5-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 28mm to 201mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 27C, highest in July (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (11C to 22C).

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.