Oncidium xanthocentron

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

Oncidium xanthocentron is an intermediate growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has numerous lance shaped leaves that grow to 2.5-21cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 2-6cm

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 23mm to 109mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 73% to 77%, highest in October and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 6C to 20C, highest in May (9C to 20C) and lowest in February (6C 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.