Tolumnia moiriana

Native to: Cuba

General Information

Tolumnia moiriana is a sympodial warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Cuba.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous rigid leaves that grow to 0.6-3.5cm long

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. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 170mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 71% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in July. Temperature ranges from 20C to 33C, highest in July (24C to 33C) and lowest in January (20C to 29C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,