Oncidium donianum

Also known as: Don's Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Guatemala Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

Don's Oncidium is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guatemala and Brazil. It is named after the Scottish Collector in Brazil in the 19th century.

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 175mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in December and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 27C, highest in July (16C to 27C) and lowest in January (7C to 18C).

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.