Oncidium schunkeanum

Also known as: Schunk's Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Schunk's Oncidium is a sympodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the Brazilian Discoverer of species.

Altitude

13 - 1000 m

2500

Size

4 - 10.5 cm

Miniature

Small

Medium

Large

Extra Large

Giant

Flower Size

0.3 - 1.4 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Humidity

80 - 84 %

100

Temperature

9 - 22 °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. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1.5-8cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2.5cm

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 28mm to 201mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 80% to 84%, highest in September and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 27C, highest in July (18C to 27C) and lowest in January (11C to 22C).

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.

Potting

This plant does well mounted.