Sigmatostalix pandurata

Also known as: The Lute in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Lute is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1498 - 2000 m
0
2500
Size
4.5 - 4.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.1 - 0.55 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
69 - 77 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4.5cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 0.25-2.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-1cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 196mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 69% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in March (13C to 26C) and lowest in June (12C to 24C).

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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