Oncidium riopalenqueanum

Also known as: The Palenque River Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Provincia de Esmeraldas - Ecuador

General Information

The Palenque River Oncidium is a sympodial warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude

4 - 400 m

2500

Size

11 - 65 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.4 - 2 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

70 - 81 %

100

Temperature

16 - 30 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Water

40 - 59 %

Keep Dry

Low

Medium

High

Keep Moist

Light

8000 - 25000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Sympodial. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 5-50cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 6-15cm

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 3mm to 180mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 70% to 81%, highest in August and lowest in May. Temperature ranges from 17C to 30C, highest in June (21C to 30C) and lowest in February (17C to 27C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.