About

An exotic orchid, reaching 20-60cm, with fleshy leaves. It bears intricate flowers. 'Sanders' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Oncidium are a large genus of epiphytic orchids; mature plants form clumps of ovoid to conical pseudobulbs, each with 1-3 mid-green, variably-shaped, leathery leaves arising from the tips. Flower panicles from the bases of the pseudobulbs widely differ in colour and shape

Plant details

Suggested usesContainers, houseplants

Care notes

CultivationOrchid bark, bright indirect light
PruningRemove spent spikes
PropagationDivide pseudobulbs
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot if overwatered