Oncidium fasciculatum

Also known as: The Bundled Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Guatemala

General Information

The Bundled Oncidium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Altitude
1306 - 2800 m
0
2500
Size
3.5 - 61 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
80 - 87 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous erect arching, lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-50cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-11cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

  • Summer

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 112mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 80% to 87%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 22C, highest in April (12C to 22C) 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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.

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