Oncidium ouricanense

Also known as: The Ouricana Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bahia - Brazil

General Information

The Ouricana Oncidium is a sympodial hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a mountain range in Bahia Brazil.

Altitude
52 - 1000 m
0
2500
Size
3 - 16.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 59 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
8000 - 8000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-4.5cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 25mm to 152mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in March. Temperature ranges from 10C to 26C, highest in August (13C to 26C) and lowest in January (10C to 21C).

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

This plant does well mounted.

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