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.

Altitude
1613 - 2134 m
0
2500
Size
40 - 40 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.3 - 2.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
77 - 84 %
0
100
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
40 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

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.

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