Oncidium platychilum

Also known as: Vitekorchis platychila in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Oncidium platychilum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1500 - 2300 m
0
2500
Size
40 - 40 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.6 - 3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2.5-30cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 5-9cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 130mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in September. Temperature ranges from 13C to 23C, highest in August (14C to 23C) and lowest in December (13C 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.

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