Oncidium

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Oncidium

"Jiuhbao Gold"





 Oncidiums often referrred

 to as the "dancing lady"

They are native in Mexico, Caribbean
 and parts of south Florida

There are about 330 species of Oncidium

Oncidium is derived from the Greek word
"Onkos" which means "swelling" this
refers to the callous at the bottom lip
of the blossom

They love temperatures of 70-85 F
enjoy a humidity of 60-70%
repot every year or two
with small to medium bark

areas that will give a half day
of sunlight is best