Sigmatostalix brevicornis

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

Native to: Provincia de Pichincha - Ecuador

General Information

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

Altitude

1200 - 2811 m

2500

Size

2 - 10.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.1 - 1 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

60 - 81 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

60 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

8000 - 32000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-2.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 16C to 32C, highest in February (18C to 32C) and lowest in January (16C to 29C).

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.