Scaphyglottis amparoana

Also known as: Amparo's Scaphyglottis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Costa Rica Panama

General Information

Amparo's Scaphyglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is named after the Costa Rican orchid enthusiast in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Grows to 40-100cm. Each new growth has numerous erect tongue shaped leaves that grow to 0.2-21.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.2-48cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 8C to 20C, highest in May (10C to 20C) and lowest in January (8C to 17C).

Watering

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.