Dancing-lady Orchid
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Oncidium, abbreviated as Onc. in the horticultural trade, is a genus that, as of December 2023, contains about 340 species of orchids from the subtribe Oncidiinae of the orchid family Orchidaceae. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Oncidium
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asparagales
Subtribe: Oncidiinae
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Oncidiums are light-loving orchids, with some able to handle direct, full sun. They thrive at 60-65° F at night, and 70-85° F during the day.
Oncidium, abbreviated as Onc. in the horticultural trade, is a genus that, as of December 2023, contains about 340 species of orchids from the subtribe ...
Many popular Oncidiinae species and hybrids are beloved for their large, showy sprays of numerous, brightly-colored flowers, which often appear more than once ...
Light needs can vary from bright to nearly direct sun, depending on the species. Most will thrive with 1-5 hours of sun a day.
Oncidium orchids prefer very bring indirect light with some direct sun. Unopened buds require strong light or they may not open. Allow the media to dry out ...
Most of them flower in autumn, although modern hybrids can flower all year round. They like a warm, bright location indoors.
The Oncidium orchid gets its common name "Dancing Lady" from the distinctive shape of its petals which resemble the full skirt of a ball gown.
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Yellow-flowered Oncidium species with distinctive tortoiseshell-like pseudobulbs. Blooms in the spring. Grown from seed. Plants Available: Growing in 3” ...
Oncidium orchids are sympodial orchids meaning that they produce new pseudo-bulbs in their growing season. Oncidium pseudo-bulbs take about 8-9 months to fully ...
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Onc. Sweet Sugar. from $25.00. An easy grower and floriferous bloomer. Great for a cheery pop of color. Grow potted or mounted. 'Lemon Drop' mericlone. Plants ...