Oncidium portillae

Native to: Provincia del Azuay - Ecuador

General Information

Oncidium portillae is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
2527 - 2527 m
0
2500
Size
3.6 - 12.5 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.25 - 1.3 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
73 - 77 %
0
100
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has a single leathery lance shaped leaf that grows to 1.6-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-2.5cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Fragrant:
  • IsFragrant

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 8C to 22C, highest in May (11C to 22C) and lowest in February (8C 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

Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant during Spring.

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