Oncidium bryocladium

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Departamento del Putumayo - Colombia

General Information

Oncidium bryocladium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40-55cm. Each new growth has numerous erect leaves that grow to 1-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.2-5.5cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 41mm to 518mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 72% to 84%, highest in June and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 20C to 32C, highest in January (22C to 32C) and lowest in July (20C to 29C).

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.