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.
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.