Orchid Wilsonara

Orchid Wilsonara Care

Wilsonara Hybrid

What is the plant

derived from the Greek word "onkos", meaning "swelling".Widespread from Mexico, Caribbean, parts of Florida to South America . most are epiphytes, some are lithophytes or terrestrials. Characterized by presence of column wings, presence of callus on the lip, pseudobulbs with one to three leaves, basal bracts at the base. shades of yellow, red, white, and pink. Petals are ruffled on the edges, long. Masses of tiny orchid flowers in thin, branching stems.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

8°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
During the growing season, water daily or every other day. Be careful, though, because drainage is an absolute priority. The potting media must be perfectly free draining. The plants can also be grown on slabs or in baskets. Because oncidiums have large, fleshy pseudobulbs and masses of roots, they are prone to rot.1
Pruning
According to orchid experts, you should definitely not remove the roots. There's a good chance you'll harm the plant or introduce a dangerous virus. Trim an orchid root or stem only if it's dry and you're certain it's dead, but work carefully to avoid cutting too deep and harming the plant.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, feed with a weak orchid fertilizer bimonthly or scatter slow-release pellets in the growing media at the beginning of the season. Although there are many species, in general, the larger the plant, the more heavily it will feed.

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Sunlight
Utilize growing lamps if you do not have adequate natural lighting available.
Soil
You'll probably want to plant this orchid in sphagnum moss or potting soil.
Temperature
Temperature should be above 50'F.