Oncidium fragae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Oncidium fragae is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude

13 - 800 m

2500

Size

2.9 - 31 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

80 - 84 %

100

Temperature

16 - 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 numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 1.4-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-11cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 28mm to 201mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 27C, highest in July (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (11C to 22C).

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.