Scelochilus williamsii

Also known as: Williams' Scelochilus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Williams' Scelochilus is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
500 - 950 m
0
2500
Size
8.5 - 8.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
87 - 89 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 8.5cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 0.3-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-0.5cm

Climate

Grows at low to 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 19C to 30C, highest in March (20C to 30C) and lowest in January (19C to 28C).

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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