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.

Colmanara Space Race NBS Hybrid Orchid Plant*#
US $8.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 7:13:16 PDT

Howeara Lava Burst 'Puanani' Hybrid Orchid Plt. BS*#
US $7.45 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:08:28 PDT

OC93 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium Rodriguezia lanceolata
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:18:20 PDT

BLMG SZ! HCC ODA MARTIN ORENSTEIN ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:58:14 PDT

ODCDM SUCCUBUS NIGHT SHIFT ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 21:02:10 PDT

WOW! BLLRA TROPIC TOM PALEFACE ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $9.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 21:03:58 PDT

EZORCHID BRASSIDIUM GOLDEN GAMINE ORCHID IN SPIKE/BUD
US $8.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:37:03 PDT

EZORCHID VUYLSTEKEARA 'TAWNY TART' ORCHID IN SPIKE
US $7.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:37:29 PDT

Onc. Sweet Sugar 'Emperor' in spike bloom orchid
US $9.79 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:00:08 PDT

Onc. Sweet Sugar 'Emperor' in spike bloom orchid
US $9.79 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:00:30 PDT

Onc. 'Taka' Oncidium spike bloom orchid yellow 24"+ NR
US $8.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:03:24 PDT

Onc. 'Taka' Oncidium spike bloom orchid yellow 24"+ NR
US $8.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:03:47 PDT

Psychopsis Mendenhall var. Hildos Species Orchid Plant#
US $13.45 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 18:39:54 PDT

BLOOMING SZ COLMANARA SPACE RACE ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $8.46
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 20:16:38 PDT

OC93 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium Rodriguezia lanceolata
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Jul-31-2010 20:53:40 PDT

MINI ONCIDIUM ORCHID 2 BULB W/ ROOTS NO BLOOMS
US $4.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 3:23:35 PDT

Mtdm. Goliath's Spire In Spike Orchid Plant
US $5.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 9:53:26 PDT

Odcdm. Tiger Crow 'Golden Girl' in SPIKE Orchid Plant 4
US $5.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 10:57:43 PDT

Psychopsis papilio x Kalihi! In Spike! Forever Blooms
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 16:29:01 PDT

Tahoma Glacier Blooming Size Orchid Plant!
US $12.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:16:42 PDT

TWO SPIKED ONCIDIUM Crimson Red ORCHID plant
US $12.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:30:15 PDT

Orange ONCIDIUM Summit French Town ORCHID
US $9.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:35:43 PDT

Botanica Ltd 4" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining
US $3.99
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:09:29 PDT

Orchid flask: Cyrtopodium polyphyllum
US $5.50 (3 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:47:54 PDT

Orchid flask: Oncidium sphacelatum
US $6.00 (5 Bids)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:55:33 PDT

Oncidium sphacelatum 6T Species Orchid Plant #
US $3.45 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:20:24 PDT

Wils. Aloha Sparks BS Hybrid Orchid Plt*
US $12.95
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:40:27 PDT

OC154 Orchid Plant-S Oncidium White Cloud
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:06:49 PDT

Odcdm Mesmeric Melody 'Mauna Loa' Hybrid Orchid Plant#
US $9.95
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:13:28 PDT

Oncidium sphacelatum 3T Species Orchid Plant #
US $3.95
End Date: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:46:16 PDT

BLMG SZ ONC GILDED URCHIN ONTARIO ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $11.95
End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 16:38:23 PDT

BLMG SZ! BRSDM URCHINESQUE SHORTY ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $12.95
End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 16:55:56 PDT

BLMG SZ DGMA FLYING HIGH PARADISE ONCIDIUM Orchid Plant
US $12.95
End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 17:28:42 PDT

Asaglossum Summit FRENCHTOWN AM/AOS Growing In 4" Pots
US $6.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Monday Aug-02-2010 18:03:01 PDT

ONCIDIUM SHARRY BABY 'SWEET FRAGRANCE' The WoW Orchid!
US $6.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 10:45:53 PDT

Orchid species Oncidium onustum
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 12:28:55 PDT

Oncidium Mini Orchid-Tolumnia Maliwan BS
US $20.00
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 15:25:55 PDT

Wilsonara Red Berry stary night.
US $20.00
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 16:04:19 PDT

Orchid Species-Oncidium stramineum
US $6.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 16:34:17 PDT

Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' Orchid Plant*#
US $7.45 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 18:40:52 PDT

Trichocentrum pumilum CHOICE MINI SPECIES Orchid Plant
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 19:39:43 PDT

Zelenkoa/Oncidium onusta SPECIES Orchid Plant
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 19:40:05 PDT

Botanica Ltd 6" Wood Vanda Orchid Basket w/ coco lining
US $6.99
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 20:08:36 PDT

OC80 Orchid Plant-S Onc Maureen X Haematochilum X
US $3.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Tuesday Aug-03-2010 20:36:40 PDT

ORCHID- ONCIDIUM JACQUINIANUM
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:48:05 PDT

ORCHID ONCIDIUM FLORDANIUM (FLORDIA NATIVE)
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:48:08 PDT

ORCHID ONCIDIUM STACYII (RAT TAIL)
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 17:49:52 PDT

MINI ONCIDIUM ORCHID 2 BULB W/ ROOTS NO BLOOMS
US $4.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Aug-04-2010 22:03:05 PDT

Oncidium 'Sweet Ears Pacific Gold' in spike
US $29.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 14:46:18 PDT

Oncidium oliganthum rare orchid species seedling
US $3.75 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Aug-05-2010 17:51:06 PDT

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