Sigmatostalix ligiae

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

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Ligia's Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Mrs Posada Colomborquideas co-owner.

Altitude
120 - 700 m
0
2500
Size
13 - 13 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 1.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has numerous arching elliptic, lance shaped leaves that grow to 1.8-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.2-4cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 20mm to 188mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 19C to 32C, highest in March (21C to 32C) and lowest in June (19C 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.

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