Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Oncidium

Species:

Oncidium spectatissimum

USDA Symbol:

ODTR

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow, brown

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic matter

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers epiphytic conditions with good air circulation

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.