This exceptional hybrid between Onc. Cholita Cuencana and Onc. Mont Fallu combines the best traits of both parents, displaying abundant sprays of vibrant flowers on tall stems, creating a spectacular show when provided with bright light and consistent care.
- Light: Bright filtered light with 30-50% shade cloth. Tolerates some early morning sun but avoid intense direct light to prevent leaf scorch. Medium-green leaves indicate ideal light levels.
- Temperature: Intermediate to Cool grower. Daytime 60-70F (16-21C), nighttime 50-55F (10-13C). Benefits from a distinct day-night temperature differential to trigger flowering.
- Humidity: 50-70% humidity. Maintain with humidity trays or room humidifiers. Ensure excellent air movement to prevent bacterial spotting on foliage.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when substrate is almost dry, typically every 7-10 days. Maintain consistent moisture during active growth, reducing slightly once pseudobulbs mature.
Additional Notes
Named “Cholita Pautea” for its intense floral colors that evoke the vibrant traditional clothing of native women from this Ecuadorian Andean region, this orchid thrives in a medium bark and perlite mix for excellent drainage.
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