Scelochilus luerae

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Luer's Scelochilus is a sympodial cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the American Pleurothallid and Orchid Enthusiast Current.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2cm

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.