Sigmatostalix buchtieni

Native to: Peru

General Information

Sigmatostalix buchtieni is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 1.3-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.3-2.8cm

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 16C to 29C, highest in February (17C to 29C) and lowest in January (16C to 28C).

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.