Benzingia cornuta

Benzingia cornuta Cultivation:

Successful cultivation of the fascinating Benzingia cornuta. Here are some important cultural tips to ensure its thriving growth:

• Light: Benzingia cornuta prefers low to medium indirect light. It naturally grows in humid forests with moderate shade, so avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its leaves.
• Temperature: This orchid enjoys cool to intermediate temperatures. Daytime temperatures should be between 18-24°C (64-75°F), and nighttime temperatures can drop to 10-15°C (50-59°F).
• Humidity: Benzingia cornuta thrives in high humidity, around 60-70%. You can achieve this by using humidifiers, misting frequently, or growing it in a terrarium or enclosed environment.
• Watering: Water regularly, keeping the substrate moist but not soggy. Allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during the winter months.

Additional Notes:

• It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it naturally grows on trees.
  
• It is a small to medium-sized orchid, with no pseudobulbs and a short stem.
• It produces a slender, erect, 20 cm long, successively few flowered inflorescence that arises from low on the stem with a single, showy flower that does not open widely.