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
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
(Zone 11) | April 2003 | positive

Very uncommon color for an Oncidium, and the fact that it has scented flowers turns it to be very interesting. I´ll look for this one out there

I
Kylertown, PA (Zone 5b) | February 2002 | neutral

This orchid prefers warm to intermediate temperatures (60-75 degrees in daytime, 50-60 degree temps at night.) It is a small growing plan...Read More

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