Scelochilus equitans

Native to: Peru

General Information

Scelochilus equitans is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Grows to 5-15cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.4-11.6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-1.5cm

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 13C to 27C, highest in February (14C to 27C) and lowest in January (13C to 25C).

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.