Scelochilus heterophyllus

Also known as: The Differing Leaves Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Differing Leaves Scelochilus is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
950 - 2811 m
0
2500
Size
22 - 22 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 2.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
60 - 81 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °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 22cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 28C, highest in February (14C to 28C) and lowest in January (13C 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.

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