advanceduncommonOdontoglossum
Harry's Odontoglossum
Odontoglossum harryanum
Showy chestnut flowers with yellow tips and purple-veined lip.
Bloomsbrownyellowpurple
Sign in to addWaterhigh
Keep evenly moist
Lightmedium
Medium light
Foodmedium
Feed weekly weakly
Temp
50-75°F
Humidity
70-85%
Origin
Colombia, Peru
Special care:Strict cool-grower
About Harry's Odontoglossum
Researching Harry's Odontoglossum…
Care guide
Potting medium
Open, fast-draining orchid bark mix in a pot with drainage holes.
Repotting
Every 2 years or when the medium breaks down.
Bloom season
Varies by species and growing conditions.
Bloom longevity
Typically 3–6 weeks per spike.
Growth habit
Refer to the species' parent genus for growth pattern.
Propagation
Division at repotting time, ideally just as new growth begins.
Pests & prevention
Watch for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites — wipe with diluted isopropyl alcohol.
Signs of trouble
- ●Mushy roots → reduce watering and repot in fresh dry medium
- ●Yellowing leaves → check light levels and watering frequency
Grower's tips
- ★Consistency matters more than perfection — pick a routine and stick with it.
- ★Air movement prevents most fungal and bacterial issues.
