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The Oncidium grows in South-America, e.g. in Brazil on trees
and in rock crevices. It is popularly known as '' The dancing
princess" or tiger orchid.
If you look carefully at the Oncidium flower you don’t
need a lot of imagination to see the origin of this name. Oncidiums
are mostly yellow, but are found in other colours as well. Their
flowers are smaller than most other Orchid species. Each branch
of the Oncidium has many flowers.
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| Care
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The
Oncidium needs a lot of light, but cannot withstand direct sunlight
in the summer. Lighter, bleached or burnt leaves are signs of
excessive sun exposure. Submerge the plant in tepid water once
a week to remedy this.
In the growth period (march until september) add orchid feed
to the water once a month. The plant grows air roots that should
not be removed. If the Oncidium has blossomed a pseudo –bulb
is formed. If the bulb is hard and totally full, give the plant
less water, about half the normal amount. This gives the plant
time to rest so that new buds can grow.
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