Sigmatostalix unguiculata

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

General Information

The Clawed Sigmatostalix is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
921 - 975 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.2 - 0.55 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 85 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °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. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-1.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 14C to 27C, highest in May (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (14C 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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