Species Orchid, Oncidium, Bird Beak Orchid
Oncidiumornithorhynchum

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Oncidium (on-SID-ee-um)
Species: ornithorhynchum (or-nith-oh-RIN-kum)

Synonym:Oncidium pyramidale

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed