Oncidium Orchids

Oncidium Orchids Care

Dancing-lady Orchid

Other names: Dancing Doll Orchid, Golden Shower Orchid, Tiger Orchid

What is the plant

Oncidium is a large genus in the Orchidaceae family with over 750 plant species that vary in size, color, and fragrance. The genus name originates from the Greek word onkos that means “swelling” and refers to the prominent callus growth on the flower’s lip. These plants are called the dancing lady orchids or dancing ladies because of their showy flowers that sway gently as the wind blows, somehow mimicking a dancing lady. They are also known as the golden shower orchids, spray orchids, bee orchids, and tiger orchids.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 17°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water when the mix just approaches dryness. This will mean about every 5-7 days. A way to check the mix for moisture is by sticking a wooden pencil into the mix about 3''-4''. When you pull the pencil out, check the wooden end. If it has turned dark in color, the mix is still wet and you should wait a day or two. Oncidiums prefer clean water without a lot of mineral content. Therefore growing best when you use distilled, reverse osmosis or rainwater. Check out our Kent Marine page for more information on reverse osmosis systems. Do not use softened water.
Fertilizer
Feed every other watering during the summer, and every third watering in winter.
Sunlight
Grow in bright diffused light; east or west windows are ideal. South windows will work but one should be careful of the brilliant sun that will come in during the fall through spring months. If you have miniblinds or sheer curtains, you can break the light so that it is more diffused. One of the best types of artificial light you can provide for your orchids is by using L.E.D.

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Soil
Orchid potting mix
Temperature
Ideal night temperatures (fall, winter, and spring months) are 60°-64° Fahrenheit. Ideal daytime temperatures are 70°-85°F. Summer temperatures are generally a few degrees warmer.
Popularity
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