Scelochilus seegeri
Also known as: Seeger's Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Seeger's Scelochilus is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the German Orchid Enthusiast at Heidelberg Botanical Garden Current.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic oblong shaped leaf that grows to 5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.6-2.5cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 14mm to 172mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in February. Temperature ranges from 15C to 27C, highest in March (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (15C 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.