Oncidium guttulatum

Native to: Nicaragua

General Information

Oncidium guttulatum is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nicaragua.

Altitude
9 - 100 m
0
2500
Size
25 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 2.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 83 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °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. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 1-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-9cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 74mm to 665mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in April. Humidity ranges from 76% to 83%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 20C to 31C, highest in September (22C to 31C) and lowest in January (20C to 29C).

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.

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