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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OC12 Orchid Plant Oncidium Sharry Baby BLOOMING SIZE US $13.05 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 7:07:59 PST |
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NICE PERUVIAN SPECIES: ONCIDIUM BOOTHIANUM US $7.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 9:58:28 PST |
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OC72 Orchid Plant Oncidium Wild Cat 'Bob' BS US $11.72 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 12:55:50 PST |
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Oncidium Twinkle 'Pinkie' Orchid -IN SPIKE US $3.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:37:15 PST |
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Oncidium Twinkle 'Pink Profusion' Orchid -IN SPIKE US $3.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 14:56:57 PST |
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Oncidium Illustre 'Rainbow' US $18.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 5:52:04 PST |
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Orchid plants. Over 200 and greenhouse equipment US $810.00 (18 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 11:47:16 PST |
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Baptistonia echinata orchid species seedling rare US $4.15 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:29:44 PST |
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Oncidium oliganthum rare orchid species seedling US $3.75 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:00:56 PST |
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Oncidioda Pallas Unusual orchid hybrid US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:01:44 PST |
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Wilsonara Franz Wichman - Unusual Orchid hybrid US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 18:08:40 PST |
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Oncidium sphacelatum 3T Species Orchid Plant # US $0.99 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 20:01:22 PST |
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Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Red Fantasy' Orchid Plant BS*# US $7.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 20:05:16 PST |
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GREAT BOLIVIAN SPECIES: ONCIDIUM STIPITATUM US $12.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 9:46:19 PST |
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Odcdm. Tiger Crow 'Golden Girl' in SPIKE Orchid Plant 2 US $4.25 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 10:44:12 PST |
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Orchid Tolumnia RDCM Aspenglo x Radiant Charm IN BLOOM US $19.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 16:18:37 PST |
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MSU Fertilizer Complete Orchid Food - "RO" Fmla US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 18:31:59 PST |
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Odcdm Mesmeric Melody 'Mauna Loa' Hybrid Orchid Plant# US $7.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 20:20:29 PST |
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Mtdm. Goliath's Spire In Spike Orchid Plant US $5.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 11:30:18 PDT |
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SPIKED SPECIES Tolumnia variegata ONCIDIUM ORCHID plant US $9.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 17:39:16 PDT |
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THREE SPIKED ONCIDIUM Crimson Red ORCHID plant US $12.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 17:49:51 PDT |
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Orchid Onc. (Tolumnia) Jairak Rainbow mini IN SPIKE US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:00:28 PDT |
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Oncidium sphacelatum 3T Species Orchid Plant **# US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 21:34:08 PDT |
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MTDM Wham, Blam 'Freckle Face' Hybrid Orchid Plant BS# US $4.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 21:34:21 PDT |
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Beallara Eurostar oncidium orchid Blooming Size US $12.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 6:12:42 PDT |
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Oncidium Makalii 'Gotah' Orchid Plant US $8.99 End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 11:08:35 PDT |
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Oncidium Orchid-Howard's Dream - Blooming size plant US $6.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 11:53:15 PDT |
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Burr Pacific Ripple 'Coqui Poke' Orchid Plant BS*# US $7.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 20:34:13 PDT |
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Orchid Plant - Paph Ghostly Pulsar in Bloom US $18.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:56:24 PDT |
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Orchid Plant - Paph Maud's Blush in Bloom US $18.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:56:29 PDT |
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Orchid Plant - Paph Odette’s Charm in Bloom US $18.95 End Date: Tuesday Mar-16-2010 20:56:32 PDT |
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Botanica Ltd 12" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket - coco lining US $12.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 8:42:28 PDT |
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Botanica Ltd 8" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining US $8.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 8:42:43 PDT |
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Botanica Ltd 4" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining US $3.99 End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 18:47:11 PDT |
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Sun Blaze 2FT - 2 Lamps T5 Light Fixtures w/bulbs US $97.95 End Date: Friday Mar-19-2010 6:35:29 PDT |
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Vuylstekeara Melissa Brianne Tawny Tart lovely flowers US $7.99 End Date: Saturday Mar-20-2010 9:59:58 PDT |
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Wilsonara Golden Afternoon Orchid Plant US $8.99 End Date: Thursday Apr-01-2010 22:48:37 PDT |
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Oncidium Twinkle 'Pinkie' Orchid -IN SPIKE US $9.99 End Date: Saturday Apr-03-2010 15:41:16 PDT |
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1895 LINDEN LINDENIA 43 ORCHID BOTANICALS V#1 US $49.99 End Date: Saturday Apr-03-2010 16:44:59 PDT |
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1899 LINDEN LINDENIA 48 ORCHID BOTANICALS V#5 US $49.99 End Date: Saturday Apr-03-2010 16:47:39 PDT |
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Oncidium Onc. Rosy Sunset 'Pacific Satin' Orchid Plant US $9.99 End Date: Sunday Apr-04-2010 20:03:36 PDT |
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Oncidium Onc. Twinkle 'Pink Profusion' Miniature Orchid US $9.99 End Date: Monday Apr-05-2010 8:09:11 PDT |
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Oncidium Twinkle 'Pinkie' Miniature Orchid TWO SPIKES US $9.99 End Date: Monday Apr-05-2010 8:19:42 PDT |
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Miltonidium Mtdm. Esoteric 'Martian' Orchid US $9.99 End Date: Monday Apr-05-2010 8:33:41 PDT |
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Miltassia Charles M Fitch Izumi NBS orchid lovely color US $7.99 End Date: Monday Apr-05-2010 9:18:22 PDT |
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Aliceara Ballerina 'Makuu Sunset' Orchid Plant US $8.99 End Date: Friday Apr-09-2010 12:30:51 PDT |














































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