Scelochilus saccatus

Native to: Peru

General Information

Scelochilus saccatus is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Altitude
642 - 1200 m
0
2500
Size
20 - 20 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 81 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has a single leathery thick, elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 15-17cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-2.5cm

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 14C to 28C, highest in February (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (14C 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.

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