Fernandezia maculata are found in south-western Ecuador in the provinces of El Oro and Loja. They grow there epiphytically in periodically dry rain forests, at heights from 2200 to 2900 m...
Fernandezia maculata also called as The Spotted Fernandezia, Centropetalum punctatum, Nasonia cinnabarina, Nasonia punctata, is a species of the genus Fernandezia. This species was described by Leslie Andrew Garay & Galfrid Clement Keyworth Dunsterville in 1972.
IDENTIFY FERNANDEZIA MACULATA
Fernandezia maculata are found in south-western Ecuador in the provinces of El Oro and Loja. They grow there epiphytically in periodically dry rain forests, at heights from 2200 to 2900 m.
It is a miniature sized, cool growing epiphyte, which reaching 6 cm in height with an erect, 6 cm long stem enveloped completely by imbricate leaf bearing sheaths articulate to the distichous, thick, dark green, 1.5 cm long and 0.4-0.5 cm wide leaves.
The Spotted Fernandezia blooms in the summer through fall on an axillary, 1 to 2 flowered inflorescence arising from the upper leaves. The meaty, slightly bucket-like, long-lasting flowers are red and have a yellow lip. The flower elements are more or less directed forward.
FERNANDEZIA MACULATA CARE AND CULTURE
Cultural information should only be used as a guide, and should be to be adapted to suit you. Your physical location; where you grow your plants, how much time you have to devote to their care, and many other factors, will need to be taken into account. Only then can you decide on the cultural methods that best suit you and your plants.
Light:
Temperature:
The average summer temperature is 21-22 ° C / 9-11 ° C, giving a daily difference of 11-12 ° C. The average temperature in winter is 18-19 ° C / 8 ° C, giving a daily difference of 10-11 ° C.
Humidity:
The Spotted Fernandezia needs the humidity of almost 75% throughout the year.
Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Fernandezia maculata are best planted on tree-fern rootstocks or cork, provided that high humidity is ensured and watering is done at least once a day in summer. When growing in pots, any loose, quickly drying ground is recommended. Repotting can be performed when new roots grow.
Watering:
Precipitation is low to moderate for most of the year, but in the winter and early spring it is a bit drier. The cultivated plants should be abundantly watered during active growth, but excellent drainage is required and the roots must almost dry out between watering.
Fertilizer:
During the active growth, the plants should be fertilized every week 1/4-1/2 of the recommended dose of fertilizer for orchids.
Rest period:
Fernandezia maculata in winter need less water, but they should not dry out completely. The amount of water should be slightly increased if the leaves wrinkle excessively or if the plant shows signs of stress caused by dehydration. Fertilization should be eliminated until new growths appear, when the amount of water increases.
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