About
A small, compact epiphytic orchid from Colombia and Ecuador with ovoid pseudobulbs bearing narrow, mid-green leaves and very small, solitary, delicate flowers with a tiny (microchilum) lip in shades of brown, green, and red. A miniature specialist for a cool to intermediate, humid orchid glasshouse.
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 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.