Sigmatostalix portillae

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

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Portilla's Sigmatostalix is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Ecuador Orchid Enthusiast.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 12cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.7-2cm

Climate

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 13C to 24C, highest in March (14C to 24C) and lowest in January (13C to 22C).

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.