Sunday, 22 March 2015

Oncidium sphacelatum

Oncidium sphacelatum Lindl. 1841 SECTION Oblongata

Common Name: The Burnt Spot Oncidium

Distribution & Occurrence:

Tropical and rain forests of Mexico, Central America & Venezuela @ sea level to 1000 meters

The Plant

Giant sized hot to warm growing epiphyte with compressed & oblong pseudobulbs.
Blooms once a year in spring with long, pendulous, short-branched inflorescence. The inflorescence takes almost 3-4 months to develop fully.


Cultural Requirements and Nutrition

A very hardy & robust growing species. Grow in bright light and species can take full sun. Water and fertilize all through the year

I Grow it a in a big size pot with bark and charcoal.

Pest and Diseases

No specific pests or disease.


Bloomed in March 2015








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