Oncidium ariasii

Also known as: Arias' Oncidium or Oncidium isidrense Heteranthocidium isidrense in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

Arias' Oncidium is a sympodial cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the Peruvian nurseryman -.

Altitude

1700 - 1700 m

2500

Size

20 - 20 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.28 - 0.7 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

76 - 81 %

100

Temperature

0 - 8 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

36000 - 36000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 20cm. Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.9-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.8-7cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 114mm to 632mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 76% to 81%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 24C, highest in February (12C to 24C) and lowest in January (11C to 23C).

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.