Encyclia oncidioides is a species of orchid. The diploid chromosome number of E. oncidioides has been determined as 2n = 40. Plant blooms from spring to summer with several 5cm flowers. Flowers are fragrant. Plant is found growing in rocky and sandy cliffs of Colombia and Brazil at elevations of 0 to 750 meters. Plants grow in intermediate to warm conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying period a bit in the winter.