Scelochilus amboroense

General Information

Scelochilus amboroense is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 17cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.2-1.5cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 150mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 63% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 13C to 30C, highest in June (20C to 30C) and lowest in January (13C 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.