Sigmatostalix pichinchensis

Also known as: The Pichincha Sigmatostalix in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Pichincha Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after a Volcano In Ecuador.

Altitude

750 - 2811 m

2500

Size

7.5 - 7.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.1 - 0.6 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

60 - 81 %

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. Grows to 7.5cm. Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-6.5cm long

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 17C to 33C, highest in February (19C to 33C) and lowest in January (17C to 30C).

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.