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