Sigmatostalix marinii

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Marin's Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has a single leathery lance shaped leaf that grows to 1-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.6-3.5cm

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at 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 16C to 27C, highest in March (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (16C to 24C).