Oncidium lemonianum
Tolumnia lemoniana
- Native to:
- Cuba
W. B. B. del., J. Watts sc.,W. B. B. del., J. Watts sc.,Lindley, John,1799-1865 Linden, Jean Jules,1817-1898,Edwards, Sydenham, 1769?-1819 Lindley, John, 1799-1865,Lindley, John, Ridgway, James,Lindley,various authors (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Tolumnia
- Species:
- Tolumnia lemoniana
- USDA Symbol:
- ONLE3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, brown, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, low fertility
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky outcrops and limestone areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional cold stratification is not applicable.