Oncidium hydrophilum

Also known as: The Moisture Loving Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bahia - Brazil

General Information

The Moisture Loving Oncidium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
3 - 1220 m
0
2500
Size
9 - 60 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.2 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
62 - 79 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 9-60cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery erect leaves that grow to 3.8-50cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-10cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Substrate(s)

  • Sand

Climate

hot-forest-orchids Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 198mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 62% to 79%, highest in August and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 9C to 29C, highest in March (16C to 29C) and lowest in January (9C to 25C).

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.

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