Oncidium ornithocephalum

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Oncidium ornithocephalum is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1500 - 2200 m
0
2500
Size
16 - 20 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 2.0 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
62 - 79 %
0
100
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Grows to 16-20cm. Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf that grows to 1-15cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-10cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 277mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in August. Humidity ranges from 62% to 79%, highest in December and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 12C to 26C, highest in August (12C to 26C) and lowest in May (12C to 24C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

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