Acineta densa x Acineta cryptodonta

Acineta densa × Acineta cryptodonta (Epiphytic orchid, lot of 14 in vitro plants – or more)

1. Identification and Origin

• Scientific name: Hybrid between Acineta densa and Acineta cryptodonta.

• Origin: Parent species are native to the rainforests of Central America (Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia).

• Natural habitat: Epiphytic, in cloudy and shaded forests, between 1,000 and 2,000 m in altitude.

2. Cultivation Conditions (Lot of 14 in vitro plants)

Temperature

• Day: 18–24°C.

• Night: 13–15°C.

• To avoid: <10°C or >28°C.

Humidity

• Ideal rate: 70–80%.

Light

• Intensity: Filtered light (east/west window or greenhouse shading).

• To avoid: Direct sunlight during hot hours.

Watering

• Post-deflasking / Post-transplanting: Regular watering, allow to dry out slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

• Guideline: Start applying fertilizer only when new roots emerge and at a reduced 1/2 dose, strictly during the growth period.

Ventilation

• Acclimation: Gradually increase ventilation after transplanting.