Sigmatostalix adamsii

Also known as: Adams Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador

General Information

Adams Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
6 - 1250 m
0
2500
Size
18 - 18 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.07 - 0.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
82 - 87 %
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 18cm. Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-17cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.6-3cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 193mm per day, heaviest in February and lightest in November. Humidity ranges from 82% to 87%, highest in February and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 17C to 26C, highest in August (18C to 26C) and lowest in September (17C to 24C).

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.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.

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