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Oncidium peltiforme is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description[]
Plants blooms from summer to fall with eight to fifteen 2.5 cm flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in Ecuador at elevations around 1600 meters.
Culture[]
Grow in intermediate to warm conditions with moderate to bright light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.
Varieties[]
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Oncidium peltiforme variant | Sepals and petals are brown, lip is purple |
Naming[]
Common name:The Shield or Dish-Shaped Oncidium