Species Orchid, Oncidium

Oncidiumbatemanianum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Oncidium (on-SID-ee-um)
Species
batemanianum (bate-man-nee-AY-num)
Synonym
Oncidium boliviense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mission Viejo, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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(Zone 11) | September 2003 | positive

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