Systeloglossum panamense
Also known as: The Panamanian Systeloglossum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Panama
General Information
The Panamanian Systeloglossum is a sympodial cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Each new growth has a single erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1-15cm
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 480mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 67% to 90%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 13C to 28C, highest in March (16C to 28C) and lowest in January (13C 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.