The House of Orchids

Jul 07 2008

Oncidium Orchids

Posted by: admin in Oncidium Orchids, Orchids

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.

Orchid Sale Oncidium spacelatum
US $19.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 11:29:28 PDT

Odcm. Mackenzie Mnt. 'Jans Gem' Orchid Plant BS WOW!!!
US $12.50 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 12:29:04 PDT

Onc. Heaven Scent CHOCOLATE Orchid Plant BS WOW!!!
US $12.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 12:32:15 PDT

Orchid: Species: Oncidium: Onc. onustum (Zel. onusta)
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 14:28:14 PDT

Maxillaria sophronitis Species Orchid Plant!
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:54:34 PDT

Tahoma Glacier Blooming Size Orchid Plant!
US $12.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:54:34 PDT

Mounted Blooming Size Lockhartia lunifera Orchid Plant!
US $15.99
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:54:36 PDT

TWO SPIKED ONCIDIUM Crimson Red ORCHID plant
US $12.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:50:05 PDT

ORCHID SPECIES FLASK Rare Oncidium macropetalum
US $14.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:14:54 PDT

Oncidium Rosy Sunset 'Rosebud' BS Orchid Plant *
US $7.45 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:46:22 PDT

Orchid flask: Tolumnia hawkesiana
US $6.69 (6 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:54:32 PDT

OC93 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium Rodriguezia lanceolata
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 19:20:18 PDT

Orchid Plant B. cordata 3 spikes in flower
US $24.95
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 19:20:34 PDT

Orchid Plant Oncidium floridanum Florida Native
US $14.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 20:24:41 PDT

ONCIDIUM SHARRY BABY 'SWEET FRAGRANCE' The WoW Orchid!
US $6.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 8:04:27 PDT

1 BULB ONCIDIUM LIGHT ORANGE WHITE GOLD BEAUTIFUL NR
US $2.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 11:53:12 PDT

Surprise Mixed box of Blooming Size Orchid Plants 5 +
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 12:50:46 PDT

Alexanderara Tara Venn 'Mauna Loa Iki' orchid plant BS
US $3.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 14:59:14 PDT

OC154 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium White Cloud
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 19:13:29 PDT

Tolumnia variegata Micro Miniature Oncidium Orchid BS
US $10.00
End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:32:57 PDT

species orchid plant seedling 6-pack
US $14.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 10:21:35 PDT

ORCHID ONC. LURDIUM (MINI-COMPOT)
US $11.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 11:58:49 PDT

OC154 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium White Cloud
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 21:00:25 PDT

Odontocidium Catatante 'Pumpkin Patch' orchid plant LG!
US $8.95
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 4:41:38 PDT

Psychopsis Mendenhall var. Hildos Species Orchid Plant#
US $16.95
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 10:40:52 PDT

Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' Hybrid Orchid Plt. BS*#
US $9.95
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 12:11:51 PDT

Oncidium Orchid Shelob 'Red Spider' - Mature Plant
US $12.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 13:44:16 PDT

Oncidium orchid
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 15:38:48 PDT

OC80 Orchid Plant-S Onc Maureen X Haematochilum X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:37:17 PDT

Oncidium Pusillum Mini Orchid blooming size
US $20.00
End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 18:27:31 PDT

OC80 Orchid Plant-S Onc Maureen X Haematochilum X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 20:37:44 PDT

OC79 Orchid Plant Oncidium Millenium Gold
US $0.01 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 13:00:27 PDT

Botanica Ltd 4" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining
US $3.99
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 14:01:27 PDT

Botanica Ltd 6" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining
US $6.99
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 14:01:35 PDT

Botanica Ltd 8" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining
US $8.99
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 14:01:44 PDT

MILTONIDIUM Goliath's Spire Mauna Loa
US $7.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 16:44:11 PDT

BIN-Onc. Cleopatra "Napporn"! Wow! White Angels! NEW
US $14.99
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:23:26 PDT

6 Oncidium Alliance plants Flower size, 4" pots Orchids
US $24.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:40:46 PDT

ODCDM SUCCUBUS DRAGON DRECK GOTH? ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:47:15 PDT

SUPER! WILS OPORTA BURGUNDY BLISS ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:49:08 PDT

WILS. PACIFIC PANACHE FIRESIDE ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:50:06 PDT

OC93 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium Rodriguezia lanceolata
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 18:55:23 PDT

Odonticidium Tiger Barb 'Golden Gate' HCC/AOS ORCHID BS
US $8.95
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 19:32:24 PDT

Orchid plant, Oncidium Sweet Suger (blooming size)
US $19.99
End Date: Friday Sep-10-2010 23:51:15 PDT

ODONTOCIDIUM SUNLIGHT 'PESKY PANTHER' ORCHID PLANT
US $3.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 3:27:15 PDT

Oncidium Speckled Spire 'Whisp' Orchid plant in Spike
US $5.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 8:41:06 PDT

Miltassia Charles M Fitch Izumi NBS orchid lovely color
US $8.50
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 8:54:49 PDT

Oncda Taylor Barfield 'Inocense in SPIKE Orchid Plant 4
US $5.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 9:23:48 PDT

Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS orchid plnt RARE
US $12.95
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 12:20:25 PDT

Tolumnia Red Berry Miniature Oncidium Equitant Orchid
US $15.00
End Date: Saturday Sep-11-2010 13:18:22 PDT

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