Oncidium dactyliferum

Also known as: The Finger in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Finger is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
150 - 907 m
0
2500
Size
21 - 21 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.22 - 1 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
68 - 89 %
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

Sympodial. Grows to 21cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1.6-16cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-5cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 81mm to 244mm per day, heaviest in May and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 68% to 89%, highest in June and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 19C to 33C, highest in February (22C to 33C) and lowest in September (19C to 32C).

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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