Sigmatostalix arangoi
Also known as: Arango's Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Arango's Sigmatostalix is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Colombian Orchid Enthusiast in Medellin.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.8-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.3-3.5cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 13C to 27C, highest in March (14C to 27C) and lowest in June (13C to 25C).
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.