Odontoglossum hybrid
Gli ibridi di Odontoglossum sono orchidee a clima freddo derivate da specie originarie delle foreste cloud ad alta quota delle Ande sudamericane, appartenenti alla famiglia Orchidaceae. Producono eleganti steli fiorali arcuati con fiori appariscenti in un'ampia gamma di colori e pattern intricati, rendendoli preziosi per collezionisti e appassionati. Queste orchidee prosperano in condizioni fresche e umide con buona circolazione dell'aria.
Guida alla cura
Luce
Bright, indirect light, similar to or slightly less than Cattleya; avoid hot direct sun on the soft foliage. Good light is needed for the showy spikes.
Acqua
Keep the medium evenly moist during active growth, letting it approach (not reach) dryness tra un'innaffiatura e l'altra. These cool-growers dislike both drought and stagnant wetness; ease off slightly in winter.
Substrato
Fine to medium free-draining bark mix; repot regularly as the mix breaks down, since the roots are sensitive to stale medium.
Temperatura e umidità
Cool to intermediate, 12-24 °C with a night drop; high humidity (50-70%) with good airflow and cool nights are key.
Concimazione
Feed weakly weekly at quarter to a mezza concentrazione year-round, slightly less in winter; flush periodically with plain water.
Potatura
Remove spent spikes and dead roots; keep the medium fresh. Non-toxic.