Oncidium bicolor
Also known as: The Two in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Sao Paulo - Brazil
General Information
The Two is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Brazil.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous arching leaves that grow to 6-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-7cm
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Spring
Blooming Season
- Spring
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 36mm to 206mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 77% to 86%, highest in June and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 15C to 27C, highest in April (17C to 27C) and lowest in January (15C to 24C).
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.