Oncidium costaricense
General Information
Oncidium costaricense is a hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.
Altitude
921 - 2000 m
0
2500
Size
60 - 60 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 1.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 85 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Grows to 60cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 2.3-60cm long
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 8C to 20C, highest in May (10C to 20C) and lowest in January (8C to 17C).
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.
