Scelochilus wuerstlei

Native to: Junin - Peru

General Information

Scelochilus wuerstlei is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 15cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 0.7-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.3-6cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 15C to 29C, highest in February (17C to 29C) and lowest in January (15C to 27C).

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.