Oncidium paranaense
Also known as: The Parana Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil
General Information
The Parana Oncidium is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the State in Southern Brazil.
Plant Description
Grows to 13cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery leaves that grow to 1-9cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-4cm
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Spring
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Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 64mm to 175mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in December and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 7C to 27C, highest in July (16C to 27C) and lowest in January (7C to 18C).
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
These orchids do not need to be regularly fertilised and roots may be sensitive to salt build-up, dying back and therefore impairing the plants growth or even killing it.
If fertilising, use half to quarter of the recommended amount of fertiliser. If they receive fertiliser as part of a collection, be sure to flush out the pots regularly with fresh water and monitor the roots by checking how much resistance is given by the plant when nudged in its pot or mount. If the plant becomes wobbly or loose, repot in fresh mix or rinse the media/mount thoroughly and do not fertilise for at least 3 months.
This plant is sensitive so apply fertiliser sparingly at one quarter recommended strength or less.