Oncidium peltiforme

Also known as: The Shield or Dish in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Shield or Dish is a sympodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. The name refers to the lip's shape.

Altitude

950 - 1600 m

2500

Size

4.5 - 25 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 1.5 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

87 - 89 %

100

Temperature

16 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

60 - 79 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

22000 - 22000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2-20cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-5cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 203mm to 381mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in July. Humidity ranges from 87% to 89%, highest in January and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 12C to 23C, highest in March (13C to 23C) and lowest in January (12C to 21C).

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.