Scaphosepalum Microdactylum

Scaphosepalum Microdactylum Care

Scaphosepalum Microdactylum Rolfe

What is the plant

Big name, tiny orchid! With rust-purple flowers measuring in at slightly over an eighth of an inch in length, this central American species is oddly charming, particularly when viewed through a magnifying glass. Very free blooming.Warm to Intermediate. July-November blooming. Species from Central Americ

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Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Evenly moist (roots should never completely dry out) with humidity between 60% and 80%.
Fertilizer
Quarter- to half-strength balanced fertilizer weekly; these plants do not have a dormant period, although they tend to produce flushes of growth in the spring with occasional growths emerging throughout the year. Plants are very intolerant of salts, so be sure to flush thoroughly with plain water between fertilizer.
Sunlight
Bright light with no direct sun.

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Temperature
Intermediate to Cool - Ideal night temperatures between 50F and 65F; daytime temperatures between 60F and 80F.
Container
Plants grow well in plastic pots or in mesh baskets with a well-drained fine mixture. The type of pot used is dependent upon the inflorescence habit. While many are upright, a few are descending in nature and can get hung up inside the pot if not allowed an easy exit