Oncidium alticola

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Oncidium alticola is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
2527 - 2740 m
0
2500
Size
16 - 16 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 77 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 16cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.2-11cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 7C to 21C, highest in May (9C to 21C) and lowest in February (7C to 17C).

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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