Oncidium pontagrossense

Also known as: The Ponta Grossa Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Parana - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

The Ponta Grossa Oncidium is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after a city in the state of Parana' Brazil.

Altitude

908 - 1000 m

2500

Size

5 - 16.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.25 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

80 - 84 %

100

Temperature

9 - 15 °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

Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 2-12cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 3-4.5cm

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.