Oeceoclades roseovariegata
Also known as: The Variegated Rose Oeceoclades in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Variegated Rose Oeceoclades is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Plant Description
Grows to 6.5cm. Each new growth has numerous elliptic oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3.5-4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5cm. The plant forms clusters over time
Substrate(s)
- Fine
- Bark
- Perlite
- Sand
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.
Climate
Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 264mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 65% to 83%, highest in August and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 17C to 28C, highest in June (20C to 28C) and lowest in January (17C to 25C).
Fertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.
Potting
It's best to observe the root system when repotting and use that as a guide:
A plant with a short root system will do better in a shallower pot with a fine mix, or mounted on fern or cork supplanted with a good amount of moss or similar material.
A plant with a long root system often does well in a pot filled with moss or fine media, mixing in perlite and charcoal is always beneficial to reduce the likelihood of the mix becoming soggy and keeps it fresh.
A plant with a coarser long root system can be potted in a deeper pot, but with 2/3 coarse material such as bark, expanded clay, or coco chips and topped with moss or similar material. This will allow the moisture to remain inside the pot but give the roots air as well.
