Oncidium liebmannii

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

Native to: El Salvador Mexico

General Information

Liebmann's Oncidium is a medium sized sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to El Salvador and Mexico. It is named after the Danish Botanist.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 1-24cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-5cm

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 328mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 62% to 80%, highest in September and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 31C, highest in March (16C to 31C) and lowest in January (12C to 27C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,