Oncidium emilii

Native to: Paraguay

General Information

Oncidium emilii is a sympodial intermediate growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Paraguay.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10cm. Each new growth has a single leathery oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-7cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-3.5cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 175mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 64% to 79%, highest in December and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 34C, highest in July (22C to 34C) and lowest in January (12C to 26C).

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.