Scelochilus topoanus

Also known as: The Rio Topo Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Rio Topo Scelochilus is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
950 - 1300 m
0
2500
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 25C, highest in March (15C to 25C) and lowest in January (14C to 23C).

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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