Oncidium schroederanum

Native to: Panama

General Information

Oncidium schroederanum is a medium sized sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25-50cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3-10cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-10cm

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 5mm to 305mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 68% to 85%, highest in October and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 12C to 24C, highest in May (14C to 24C) and lowest in January (12C to 21C).

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,