Sigmatostalix graminea

Also known as: The Grass in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Junin - Peru Provincia de Napo - Ecuador

General Information

The Grass is a sympodial cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 5-7cm. Each new growth has a single arching oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.2-5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-1.2cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 26C, highest in March (16C to 26C) and lowest in January (14C to 23C).

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.