Sudamerlycaste fimbriata

Also known as: The Wooly Sudamerlycaste or Ida carina Maxillaria conica in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Wooly Sudamerlycaste is a cold to warm growing epiphytic or terrestrial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect leaves

Flowers

Numerous long lasting, fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Potting

These plants can be sensitive to repotting though should not require repotting regularly. Repotting should be done when the mix has broken down to the point that it doesn't absorb water or holds onto water for far too long, usually the plant shows a decline in growth as well. Repotting is best done after the growing season when the plant has died back.

The mix should be free draining, with a blend of 30% inorganic ingredients such as coarse sand, gravel or perlite, mixed in with about 70% organic ingredients such as peat, leaf litter or decomposed bark. Avoid commercial potting mixes as they can vary wildly and may contain "wetting agents" that can hold onto water for loo long, causing rotting and stunted growth.