Scelochilus rauhii

Native to: Peru

General Information

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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has a single thick leaf that grows to 0.5-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2cm. The plant forms clusters over time

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 9C to 23C, highest in February (11C to 23C) and lowest in January (9C to 21C).

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.