Oncidium barbaceniae

Also known as: The Barbacena Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Minas Gerais - Brazil Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

The Barbacena Oncidium is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a town in Minas Gerais Brazil.

Plant Description

Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 0.8-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-3cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 114mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in December. Temperature ranges from 9C to 24C, highest in August (17C to 24C) and lowest in January (9C to 19C).

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.