Scelochilus tungurahuae

Also known as: The Tungurahua Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Tungurahua Scelochilus is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a volcano in central west Ecuador.

Altitude
950 - 2800 m
0
2500
Size
22 - 22 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 22cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4cm

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 6C to 17C, highest in March (7C to 17C) and lowest in January (6C to 14C).

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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