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Oncidium

Oncidium and Intergeneric Hybrids

FOLLOWING IS A LISTING OF SOME OF THE ONCIDIUMS & RELATED INTERGENERIC HYBRIDS THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE IN SPIKE, IN BUD OR IN BLOOM. PLEASE ALSO VIEW THE EXCITING NEW RELEASES/ARRIVALS PAGE.

Pictured is Onc. Sweet Sugar by www.OrchidsForYou.NET

Oncidium, abbreviated as Onc. in the horticultural trade, is a genus that contains about 330 species of orchids from the subtribe Oncidiinae of the orchid family (Orchidaceae). This is a complex, difficult genus, with many species being reclassified. Calls are made for splitting this genus into multiple genera.

Description

This genus was first described by Olof Swartz in 1800 with the orchid Oncidium altissimum, which has become the type species. Its name is derived from the Greek word "onkos", meaning "swelling". This refers to the callus at the lower lip.

Most species in the Oncidium genus are epiphytes, although some are lithophytes or terrestrials. They are widespread from northern Mexico, the Caribbean, and some parts of South Florida to South America. They usually occur in seasonally dry areas.[by Wikipedia]


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Onc. Aloha Iwanaga

posted Feb 26, 2013, 1:28 PM by T NP   [ updated May 5, 2013, 4:03 PM ]

 
Onc. Aloha Iwanaga
Very similar to the pictured Onc. Sweet Sugar, although just a tad smaller.

Colm. Wildcat 'VCD'

posted Aug 3, 2012, 2:05 PM by T NP

 
Colm. Wildcat 'VCD'

Very easy to grow and bloom.  Low-light tolerant. 

Onc. Sharry Baby 'Red Fantasy'

posted Sep 13, 2010, 8:22 AM by T NP   [ updated Feb 26, 2013, 12:49 PM ]

Onc. Sharry Baby 'Red Fantasy'
 
This is a different clone of the famous orchid with sweet chocolate/vanilla fragrance, with a pinkish lip rather than a white lip being the notable difference.  Also a very vigorous grower and profuse bloomer.  Definitely a MUST HAVE for all orchid lovers, particularly those who also are chocolate lovers!!! 

Burr. Pacific Command 'Huina Road' HCC/AOS

posted May 26, 2010, 10:04 AM by T NP   [ updated Jun 11, 2013, 2:18 PM ]

Burrageara Pacific Command 'Huina Road' HCC/AOS
(Onc. Sphacetante x Oda. Topance) 

One of the most vigorous grower and profuse bloomer I have seen in years.  Warm growing, easy to grow and bloom in this area.  Some older plants have bloomed with 6-7 flower spikes for us in the past.
Numerous, good size, burnt orange-colored flowers are borne on heavily branching tall spikes.  A real show stopper and impressive plant for gift or home/office decoration. 

Odtna. Lorraine's 14th W.O.C.

posted Apr 26, 2010, 9:20 AM by T NP   [ updated Aug 3, 2012, 2:06 PM ]

Odtna. Lorraine's 14th W.O.C.
 
  
 
  
 
  
Nice tall branching flower stems loaded with burgundy flowers that have contrasting white lips.

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