Scelochilus aureus

Also known as: The Golden Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Golden Scelochilus is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
921 - 2000 m
0
2500
Size
20 - 20 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 85 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has a single leathery erect, elliptic, lance shaped leaf that grows to 3-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.4-2.4cm

Climate

Grows at 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 9C to 22C, highest in May (12C to 22C) and lowest in January (9C 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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