Oncidium sanguinolentum

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Oncidium sanguinolentum is a sympodial cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.

Altitude
1725 - 3000 m
0
2500
Size
17 - 17 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.4 - 2.2 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
62 - 79 %
0
100
Temperature
0 - 8 °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

Sympodial. Grows to 17cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 2-13cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.8-4cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 33mm to 277mm per day, heaviest in November and lightest in August. Humidity ranges from 62% to 79%, highest in December and lowest in August. Temperature ranges from 4C to 19C, highest in August (5C to 19C) and lowest in May (4C to 17C).

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.

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