Oncidium tenuipes

Also known as: The Delicate Column Foot Oncidium or Oncidium fasciculatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento de Alta Verapaz - Guatemala

General Information

The Delicate Column Foot Oncidium is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Guatemala.

Plant Description

Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has a single leaf that grows to 2-25cm long

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 112mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 80% to 87%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 26C, highest in April (16C to 26C) 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.