Scelochilus mirthae

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

Native to: Peru

General Information

Mirtha's Scelochilus is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
2 - 1170 m
0
2500
Size
15 - 15 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.55 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
19000 - 27000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 3.5-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3cm

Substrate(s)

  • Bark

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in November. Temperature ranges from 14C to 27C, highest in March (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (14C to 25C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.

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