Oncidium is a large genus of over 700 species of orchids found growing from southern Florida to Argentina. The name comes from the Greek word “onkos; tumor or swelling,” and refers to the warty growths on the lip. While the size of the plants and the requirements for care vary greatly, most Oncidium orchids are epiphytic. Since they prefer to have their roots exposed to the air, let the roots hang over the edge of the pot. On some species, the flower sprays are over ten feet long. The long-lasting flowers are usually shades of yellow and brown with occasional touches of other colors. Some look like dancing dolls, and others look like showers of gold.
Oncidium orchids adjust well to indoor living. Generally, they prefer cool to intermediate temperatures, full sun, and plenty of water while they are actively growing. Keep them bone dry for two to six weeks after they finish growing and give them another rest period after flowering.
There are many small Oncidiums that like it warm and grow easily under lights. Some have flower sprays four to six feet long. It may be necessary to move the plant foliage out of the way so the flower sprays can get light when the plant begins to bloom.
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 8:01:37 PST |
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B23 Orchid Plant Oncidium Maureen X FLOWERING SIZE US $7.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 8:04:18 PST |
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Oncidium splendidum Rare Orchid Species 1114 US $3.01 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 13:06:12 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 19:59:19 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 20:10:02 PST |
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B23 Orchid Plant Oncidium Maureen X FLOWERING SIZE US $7.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 20:20:44 PST |
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BLOOMING ORCHID, ONCIDIUM TWINKLE 'RED' US $8.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 10:01:57 PST |
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B23 Orchid Plant Oncidium Maureen X FLOWERING SIZE US $7.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 11:25:40 PST |
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Orchid Odonticidium Fiona x Onc ornithorhynchum IN BUD US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 18:32:34 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 20:35:23 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 20:43:45 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 20:52:08 PST |
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B23 Orchid Plant Oncidium Maureen X FLOWERING SIZE US $7.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 8:06:59 PST |
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SPIKING! Blooms Forever Psych. papilio x self --Species US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 11:22:00 PST |
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2- ONC GOLD DUST- Fragrant-LOTS OF SPIKES! Onc. Orchid US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 11:26:00 PST |
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2- ONCIDIUMS-Twinkle Fragrance & Gold Dust! IN SPIKES US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 11:41:00 PST |
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2- ONC Twinkle Fragrance (red) Fragrant-For Beginners US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 12:07:00 PST |
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Bllra.Tropic Tom! Beautiful Bloom/Budded Oncidium! Easy US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 12:10:00 PST |
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OrchidLovers! Buds Onc ornithorhynchum Fragrant Specie US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 12:18:00 PST |
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Bllra.Tropic Tom! Beautiful Bloom/Budded Oncidium! Easy US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:57:21 PST |
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Beallara Marfitch US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:08:08 PST |
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Brsdm. Mark Rehfield US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:10:32 PST |
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Dgmra. Flying High 'Pacific Paradise' AM/AOS US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:17:10 PST |
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Maclellanara Yellow Star US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:24:29 PST |
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Miltassia (Mtssa) Olmec "Kanno" HCC/AOS US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:27:48 PST |
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Brassia Gilded Urchin US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:51:47 PST |
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Mule Ear Oncidium ORCHID species US $9.95 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 18:18:53 PST |
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Orchid Plant - Blc Ports of Paradise in Bud Spike US $25.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 19:48:54 PST |
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Orchid Plant - Paph Lawless Zauberflote in Bud Spike US $25.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 19:48:58 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 19:51:17 PST |
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Oncidium sphacelatum - Rare orchid species orchids US $7.45 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 19:57:17 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 20:02:00 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 20:12:42 PST |
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Oncidium sphacelatum Species Orchid Plant * US $3.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 21:05:45 PST |
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Blooming Size Aliceara Ballerina Orchid Plant! US $13.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 17:15:41 PST |
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Oncidium crispum species orchid plant IN FULL BLOOM US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 18:06:21 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 20:45:51 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-24-2008 20:54:17 PST |
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Oncidium Winter Wonderland White Fairy US $10.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 8:44:47 PST |
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Stunning Colmanara Massai Hybrid Orchid Plant! US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 17:15:29 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 20:04:40 PST |
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B20 Orchid Plant Onc Miltassia Royal Robe FLOWERING US $8.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Nov-25-2008 20:15:23 PST |
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Burr.Kilauea "Volcano Queen" - fragrant oncidium orchid US $6.75 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Nov-26-2008 7:32:05 PST |
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Botanica Ltd 8" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Nov-26-2008 9:39:09 PST |
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Botanica Ltd 6" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Nov-26-2008 9:39:47 PST |
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Botanica Ltd 12" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket - coco lining US $12.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Nov-26-2008 9:40:23 PST |
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Oncidium Twinkle 'red' 5+ flower spikes fragrant US $14.99 End Date: Thursday Nov-27-2008 8:29:30 PST |
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1895 LINDEN LINDENIA 43 ORCHID BOTANICALS V#1 US $49.99 End Date: Thursday Nov-27-2008 9:53:29 PST |
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1899 LINDEN LINDENIA 48 ORCHID BOTANICALS V#5 US $49.99 End Date: Thursday Nov-27-2008 9:54:54 PST |
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Onc. Sherry baby fragrance US $13.99 End Date: Friday Nov-28-2008 6:46:53 PST |
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