Oncidium bacatum

General Information

Oncidium bacatum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
1613 - 1850 m
0
2500
Size
2.5 - 5.8 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 2.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 84 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single erect rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1.3-4cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-1.8cm. The plant forms clusters over time

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.

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