Scaphyglottis boliviensis

Also known as: The Bolivian Scaphyglottis or Ornithidium flaccidum Scaphyglottis suarezii Scaphyglottis matogrossensis Scaphyglottis flaccida Scaphyglottis decipiens Scaphyglottis exilis Scaphyglottis stricta Scaphyglottis huebneri Scaphyglottis amazonica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Costa Rica Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil Nicaragua

General Information

The Bolivian Scaphyglottis is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Costa Rica, Brazil and Nicaragua.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15-120cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery rigid leaves that grow to 0.1-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.1-25cm. The plant forms pendant or arching growths

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 480mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 67% to 90%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 18C to 33C, highest in March (21C to 33C) and lowest in January (18C to 28C).

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.

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.