Baskervilla auriculata

Baskervilla auriculata Cultivation:

Successful cultivation of the unique Baskervilla auriculata. Here are some important cultural tips to ensure its thriving growth:

• Light: Baskervilla auriculata prefers low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn its delicate leaves.
• Temperature: This orchid enjoys cool to intermediate temperatures. Daytime temperatures should be between 18-25°C (64-77°F), and nighttime temperatures can drop to 12-15°C (54-59°F).
• Humidity: Baskervilla auriculata thrives in high humidity, around 70-80%. 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 a terrestrial orchid, meaning it naturally grows in the ground.
  
• It is a small to medium-sized orchid, reaching a height of about 30 cm.
• It has attractive, pleated leaves.
• It produces a basal, erect, 40 cm long, successively few flowered inflorescence with a few, fragrant flowers that arise from a newly formed pseudobulb.
• It can be grown in pots with a well-draining terrestrial mix.