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.

Altitude
72 - 1220 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 3.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 86 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

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.

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