Scelochilus limatamboensis

General Information

Scelochilus limatamboensis is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
439 - 1150 m
0
2500
Size
6.2 - 6.2 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
63 - 78 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 6.2cm. Each new growth has a single thick oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-1.2cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 150mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 63% to 78%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 10C to 27C, highest in June (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (10C to 19C).

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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