Oncidium pollardii

Native to: Oaxaca - Mexico

General Information

Oncidium pollardii is a sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 23cm. Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.2-18cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.5-15cm

Flowers

Numerous self pollinating blossoms appear

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 170mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 55% to 75%, highest in September and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 7C to 30C, highest in April (14C to 30C) and lowest in January (7C to 24C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,