Oncidium zappii
Also known as: Zappi's Oncidium in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Brazil
General Information
Zappi's Oncidium is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil. It is named after the Brazil Orchid Enthusiast.
Plant Description
Sympodial. Grows to 25cm. Each new growth has a single elliptic leaf that grows to 0.5-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-6cm
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Spring
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Spring
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 10C to 26C, highest in July (17C to 26C) and lowest in January (10C to 21C).


