Rodriguezia lanceolata Ruiz & Pavon 1798
Synonyms: Coral Orchid, The Small Lance-Head Rodriguezia
Rodriguezia lanceolata is a species under Oncidium family.
Distribution &
Occurrence:
Small sized epiphyte is from South America grows in
altitudes of 650 meters to 1500 meters
The Plant
Plant is small sized, sturdy and a warm to hot growing
orchid. .
Flower color ranges from pale peach to dark red. Each
flower’s natural spread is 0.5 to 1.5 cms. There may be 15 to 20 flowers on a
10-15 cm long inflorescence. The inflorescence emerges from the base of the
pesudobulbs. Bloom multiple times in a year
Cultural Requirements
and Nutrition
Plant likes to be grown on bright light but not under direct
sun. The plant likes a fast draining media and a moist environment around the
roots. Plant does well if it is mounted.
I am growing this orchid in a plastic pot with coco chips and charcoal mix. I weakly weekly fertilize through out the year.
It receives indirect sun light throughout the day
I am growing this orchid in a plastic pot with coco chips and charcoal mix. I weakly weekly fertilize through out the year.
It receives indirect sun light throughout the day
Pest and Diseases
No specific pest or diseases.
Hybrids
Quite a number of
hybrids created using Rodriguezia lanceolata
Following are the blooms in my garden in Late Nov 2013
One more variant with a darker shade. Bloomed in Mar 2014
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