Oncidium lancifolium

Also known as: Oncidium octhodes Heteranthocidium rostrans Oncidium xanthocentron Oncidium elephantotis Oncidium alcicorne Oncidium melanops Oncidium rostrans Oncidium chrysornis Oncidium ochthodes Oncidium santanderianum Oncidium pluviaflorum Oncidium huebschii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Bolivar - Ecuador Provincia de Loja - Ecuador

General Information

Oncidium lancifolium is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Plant Description

Grows to 18cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-4cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:

• IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 173mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 60% to 81%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 22C, highest in February (8C to 22C) and lowest in January (7C 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.