Oncidium erucatum

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Oncidium erucatum is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude

1500 - 2811 m

2500

Size

5.5 - 32 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

60 - 81 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °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. Each new growth has a single lance shaped leaf that grows to 3-28cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-4cm

Flowers

A single fragrant blossom appears

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 14C to 30C, highest in February (16C to 30C) and lowest in January (14C to 27C).

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.