Scelochilus crucicornibus

Also known as: The Crossed Horns Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Pasco - Peru

General Information

The Crossed Horns Scelochilus is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. The name refers to the calli of the lip.

Altitude

642 - 1200 m

2500

Size

12 - 12 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.2 - 2.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

76 - 81 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has a single erect lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2.9-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 28C, highest in February (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (14C to 26C).

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.