Sigmatostalix dilatata

Also known as: The Broad Stigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Broad Stigmatostalix is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the wide side lobes of the lip.

Altitude
1498 - 1498 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °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

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 14C to 29C, highest in March (16C to 29C) and lowest in June (14C to 27C).

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.

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