Sigmatostalix aristulifera

Also known as: The Short Inflorescence Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador

General Information

The Short Inflorescence Sigmatostalix is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Altitude

6 - 1500 m

2500

Size

13 - 13 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.125 - 1.0 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

82 - 87 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

60 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 0.5-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-3cm

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 13C to 22C, highest in August (14C to 22C) and lowest in September (13C to 21C).

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.