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.
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.