Oncidium adelaidae

Also known as: Adelaida's Oncidium or Oncidium adelaidae cf. in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Adelaida's Oncidium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Named For Sra. Bohmer of Cali Colombia Current.

Altitude
957 - 1400 m
0
2500
Size
7 - 26 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.8 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
71 - 82 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single lance shaped oblong shaped leaf that grows to 4.5-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-8cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 56mm to 221mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in August. Humidity ranges from 71% to 82%, highest in November and lowest in September. Temperature ranges from 13C to 22C, highest in July (14C to 22C) and lowest in March (13C to 19C).

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.

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