Stictophyllorchis pygmaea

Native to: Ecuador Roraima - Brazil

General Information

Stictophyllorchis pygmaea is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador and Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 4cm. Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid leaves that grow to 0.25-4cm long

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 244mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 77% to 89%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 17C to 31C, highest in February (20C to 31C) and lowest in September (17C to 29C).

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.