Sigmatostalix hymenantha

Also known as: The Delicately Flowered Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Panama

General Information

The Delicately Flowered Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Altitude
5 - 800 m
0
2500
Size
1.2 - 17.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.05 - 0.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
82 - 94 %
0
100
Temperature
16 - 30 °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. Each new growth has a single leathery erect leaf that grows to 0.4-14cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.8-3.5cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Blooming Season

  • Spring
  • Winter

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 71mm to 180mm per day, heaviest in August and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 82% to 94%, highest in May and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 18C to 27C, highest in June (21C to 27C) and lowest in January (18C to 26C).

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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