Oncidium maculatum
Also known as: The Spotted Oncidium or Oncidium lintriculus Odontoglossum johnsonorum Cyrtochilum maculatum var. aristatum Oncidium maculatum h.f. album Cyrtochilum maculatum var. ecornutum Oncidium sawyeri Oncidium psittacinum Odontoglossum lindleyi Oncidium maculatum var. psittacinum Oncidium johnsonorum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Departamento de Jinotega - Nicaragua Guatemala Honduras Nayarit - Mexico Veracruz - Mexico
General Information
The Spotted Oncidium is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 25-38cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery thick leaves that grow to 5-50cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 5-13cm
Flowers
Numerous long lasting blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Medium
- Bark
- Charcoal
- Perlite
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 203mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 63% to 79%, highest in September and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 13C to 29C, highest in April (18C to 29C) and lowest in January (13C to 24C).
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.
Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydrationFertiliser
dormant-medium-demand-orchid Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.
Potting
Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does well mounted to Tree trunks, Fern slabs or Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually.
