Oncidium hookeri

Also known as: Hooker's Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Hooker's Oncidium is a sympodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the English Botanist in the 19th century.

Altitude
13 - 1300 m
0
2500
Size
10 - 25 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 1.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
80 - 84 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
20 - 59 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
19000 - 27000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 10-25cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching leaves that grow to 1.5-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.3-5cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Winter

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 8C to 24C, highest in July (15C to 24C) and lowest in January (8C to 19C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

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