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.

Altitude
1383 - 1400 m
0
2500
Size
12 - 12 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

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.

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