🌳 Description:

• Scientific name: Rhynchostele bictoniensis Hyb.
• Family: Orchidaceae
• Genus: Rhynchostele (hybrid)
• Origins: The type species, R. bictoniensis, is native to Mexico and Central America; it grows epiphytically in humid montane forests at medium to high altitudes
• Domestic use: Epiphytic indoor orchid suitable for cultivation in bright and cool environments
• Notable characteristics: Hybrid with delicate flowers in colors ranging from pink to purple with a contrasting lip; compact pseudobulbs with ribbon-like leaves; upright flower spikes with numerous flowers; may have a light fragrance; prized by collectors for its abundant and repeated blooming
• Average adult size: 20–40 cm; flower spikes 30–50 cm
• Blooming: Typically autumn-winter, with flower spikes bearing numerous flowers
• Fragrance: Yes — light and pleasant

🌞 Light exposure: Medium, filtered and diffused light, without direct exposure to the sun. Ideal near a bright window with light shading.

🚿 Watering: Generous during active growth; reduce after blooming, allowing the substrate to dry partially between waterings. Use rainwater or reverse osmosis water.

🌡️ Minimum tolerable temperature and growing temperature: Intermediate climate — nighttime low 10–14 °C, daytime 18–25 °C. Benefits from a drop in nighttime temperatures to stimulate blooming.

🌱 Soil type and repotting: Well-draining substrate of pine bark or a specific mix for epiphytic orchids. Repot every 2 years or when the substrate degrades, preferably in spring.

🌿 Fertilization: Every 2 weeks during active growth with a low-concentration fertilizer specific for orchids. Reduce in winter.

✂️ Pruning or other recommended agronomic treatments: Remove spent flower spikes at the base. Remove dry pseudobulbs and rotten roots during repotting.

💧 Ambient humidity: Medium humidity (50–70%). Ensure good ventilation. In dry environments, use a humidifier or a tray with moist expanded clay.

The dimensions are purely indicative and refer to an adult plant.