Orchid - Oncidioda Hula Halau "Volcano Queen"

                                       ID#829

 

Oncidioda = Oncda.

Oncidioda = Oncidium x Cochlioda


This is a very hearty growing conpact Oncidium that loves to double spike even in a 3" pot. Bright, well spaced flowers.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 18” to 22” PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: medium filtered (50%) WATER: once per week during moderate temperatures. well drained. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in fine bark media mix with high moisture retention.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Stem emerging from the pseudobulb carries a tall spray of redish/ white specks flowers with a pale pink petal end. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Flat/round pseudobulb with leaves emerging from the bottom in fan array in two sides. Single leaf with center fold emerging at top of pseudobulb. Fine roots.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Obtained in 4” plastic pot with S. moss, plant exceeding pot size and very top heavy. In bloom with two full bloom spikes. Re-pot in 5” aircone plastic pot with Orchiata mix. Water once per week, high afternoon/west light. -January 2014: (1) medium size ceramic, round / dark blue / hanging -Jan. 2015:(1) Medium blue ceramic, doing well. -Jan. 2016: moved to (1) 3.5” aircone, this type does better in small plastic container. Recovering slowlyt, do not overwater until it shows new roots. Feb. 2017: Plant not found it most have perish.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

July 30,  2013

Additional Information: Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877

July 30, 2013

February 2017