Scelochilus langlassei

Also known as: Langlass' Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

Langlass' Scelochilus is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is named after the Belgian Orchid Collector late in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13-15cm. Each new growth has a single erect leaf that grows to 1.6-11cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-3cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 14C to 28C, highest in May (17C to 28C) and lowest in February (14C to 24C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.