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Oncidium abortivum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description[]
Plants blooms in the winter with several 6 mm wide flowers. The inflorescence may have many sterile flowers and a few viable ones.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the cloud forest of Venezuela Colombia, Peru and Ecuador at elevations of 200 to 1850 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.
Naming[]
Common name: The Aborted Oncidium
Synonyms[]
- Cyrtochilum orthotis (Rchb.f.) Kraenzl. 1917
- Oncidium orthotis Rchb. f. 1888