Oncidium reichenbachii
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
Oncidium reichenbachii is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 40cm. Each new growth has a single erect arching, rigid, oblong shaped leaf that grows to 2-40cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5-10cm
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 274mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 77% to 84%, highest in November and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 9C to 23C, highest in August (12C to 23C) and lowest in January (9C to 19C).
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.