Scelochilus janeae

Also known as: Jane's Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Jane's Scelochilus is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Mrs Luer Wife of Carl Pleuorthallis Expert.

Altitude
1383 - 1820 m
0
2500
Size
6.5 - 6.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
20 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 6.5cm. Each new growth has a single leathery elliptic leaf that grows to 1-6cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-0.6cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 15mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 24C, highest in March (16C to 24C) and lowest in January (12C 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.

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