Species Orchid, Oncidium

Oncidiumsarcodes

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Oncidium (on-SID-ee-um)
Species
sarcodes (sark-OH-dees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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(Zone 11) | November 2003 | positive

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