Oncidium abortivum

Also known as: The Aborted Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Aborted Oncidium is a small sympodial cold to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-4cm

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 to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 73% to 83%, highest in November and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in April (16C to 26C) and lowest in January (12C to 23C).

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,