oncidium
ornithorhynchum
ornithorhynchum
Care level
Medium
This charming orchid produces clouds of tiny pink-purple flowers that smell like sweet vanilla and baby powder, with each bloom barely larger than your fingernail. The delicate sprays appear several times a year, creating a magical display that looks like a swarm of tiny butterflies hovering in mid-air.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 28°C)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Orchid bark mix: An airy, well-draining mix designed for maximum root aeration and moisture control.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The oncidium ornithorhynchum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.