Sigmatostalix gentryi

Also known as: Gentry's Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador

General Information

Gentry's Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the American Orchidist in Ecuador in the 1900's.

Altitude
6 - 850 m
0
2500
Size
8 - 8 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.08 - 0.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
82 - 87 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 22 °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

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 8cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.7-8cm long

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 17C to 26C, highest in August (18C to 26C) and lowest in September (17C to 24C).

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.

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