Dancing Lady Orchid
Oncidium sp.
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Family: Orchidaceae
Significant types: Equitant, Mule-ear
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Epiphyte
Cultural Use/Significance:
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 60-65 °F at night, 70-85 °F during the day
Irrigation: Water deeply when substrate is half dry, using lukewarm to warm water. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce infections.
Relative Humidity: 40-70%
Fertilizer: Only fertilize during the active growing seasons.
Substrate: Sphagnum moss or fine grade bark
Light: Part sun to shade
Citations:
https://gardens.si.edu/collections/plants/orchids/orchid-care-sheets/oncidium/
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/care-sheets/oncidium-culture-sheet
Significant types: Equitant, Mule-ear
Native Range: Tropical Americas
Native Habitat: Epiphyte
Cultural Use/Significance:
Cultural Requirements
Temperature: 60-65 °F at night, 70-85 °F during the day
Irrigation: Water deeply when substrate is half dry, using lukewarm to warm water. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce infections.
Relative Humidity: 40-70%
Fertilizer: Only fertilize during the active growing seasons.
Substrate: Sphagnum moss or fine grade bark
Light: Part sun to shade
Citations:
https://gardens.si.edu/collections/plants/orchids/orchid-care-sheets/oncidium/
https://www.aos.org/orchid-care/care-sheets/oncidium-culture-sheet