Oncidium ochmatochilum
Also known as: The Bridle in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Costa Rica Departamento de Matagalpa - Nicaragua Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guatemala Honduras Panama
General Information
The Bridle is a sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 75-76cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-70cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-10cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant. The fragrance can be described as strong
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.
Fragrant:- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 480mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 67% to 90%, highest in October and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 27C, highest in March (15C to 27C) and lowest in January (12C to 23C).
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.
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,
