About

Oncidium cheirophorum is a small epiphytic orchid producing tiny pseudobulbs and branching sprays of small, fragrant, bright-yellow flowers. A charming and rewarding orchid for a cool to intermediate heated greenhouse.

About the genus

Oncidium are a large genus of mainly epiphytic orchids from the Americas producing ovoid to conical pseudobulbs and often large, branched panicles of flowers in shades of yellow, brown, pink and white. Grown in warm to intermediate heated greenhouses.

Plant details

Suggested usesIndoor display, conservatories.

Care notes

CultivationGrow in orchid compost. Bright indirect light.
PruningRemove spent spikes. Repot when crowded.
PropagationDivide when repotting.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.