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Orchidaceae

Oncidium Orchid

Oncidium flexuosum

Dancing joy and exuberance.

Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Oncidium
Native to
Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay
Bloom season
Fall, Winter
Type
epiphytic orchid
Height
12-24 in
Sunlight
bright indirect light
Soil
orchid bark, sphagnum mix
Water
moderate; allow to dry slightly between waterings
Hardiness
10-12
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • Nicknamed 'dancing lady orchid' because the flowers, with their wide lip and small petals, resemble a woman in a flowing skirt.
  • A single branching flower spike can carry over 100 small, bright yellow blooms at once.
  • Many Oncidium species mimic the appearance of insects, tricking territorial male bees into pollinating them by attacking the 'intruder.'
  • The genus contains over 300 species, one of the largest in the orchid family.
  • Oncidium 'Sharry Baby' is famous for its strong chocolate-scented fragrance, smelling like cocoa and vanilla.

Color meanings

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joy

1

dance

2

playful beauty

Uses

  • orchid collections
  • cut flowers
  • corsages
  • indoor houseplants