Scelochilus peruvianus

Native to: Junin - Peru

General Information

Scelochilus peruvianus is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.25-8.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-0.8cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in February (14C to 26C) and lowest in January (12C 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.