Odontoglossum cristatellum
Also known as: The Golden Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Antioquia - Colombia Departamento del Huila - Colombia Provincia de Loja - Ecuador
General Information
The Golden Oncidium is a sympodial cold to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 33cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 4-26cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-18cm. The plant forms clusters over time
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Care Notes
These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering.
Fragrant:- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 5C to 16C, highest in March (6C to 16C) and lowest in January (5C to 14C).
Watering
These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
Potting
These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow.
Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.
Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,
