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Wydler's Dancing-Lady Orchid (Oncidium altissimum)

Wydler's Dancing-Lady Orchid (Oncidium altissimum) is a large epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean and South America, known for its abundant, showy flowers.

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Sunlight

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Watering

Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reducing in cooler months. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically consisting of bark chips, sphagnum moss, perlite, and charcoal. The medium should provide good aeration and moisture retention without becoming compacted.

Temperature

Maintain intermediate temperatures, with a day range of 20-25°C and a night range of 15-18°C.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth.

Care Requirements

Light

Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

North or east-facing window preferred.

Water

Water when the potting medium is nearly dry, reducing in cooler months. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

A well-draining orchid mix is essential, typically consisting of bark chips, sphagnum moss, perlite, and charcoal. The medium should provide good aeration and moisture retention without becoming compacted.

Temperature

Maintain intermediate temperatures, with a day range of 20-25°C and a night range of 15-18°C.

A slight temperature drop at night is beneficial.

Habitat

Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Hanging

Plant Environment

Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Cymbidium altissimum (Jacq.) Sw.
Epidendrum altissimum Jacq.
Oncidium forkelii Scheidw.
Oncidium hannelorae Nir
Oncidium wydleri Rchb.f.
Xeilyathum altissimum (Jacq.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusOncidium
  • speciesOncidium altissimum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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