Oncidium auriferum

Also known as: The Ear Carrying Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Ear Carrying Oncidium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the column's wings.

Altitude

1600 - 2300 m

2500

Size

9.5 - 27.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.8 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

77 - 84 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Grows to 9.5-27.5cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-23cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-4.5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 11C to 24C, highest in August (13C to 24C) and lowest in January (11C to 21C).

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.