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Oncidium ampliatum is an epiphytic orchid from Central to South America.
Description[]
Plants bloom from fall to spring with many 2.5 cm wide yellow flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found from Guatemala to Panama, Colombia to Peru and in Venezuela at elevations of 0 to 1000 meters. Plants are found in lowland hot areas in deciduous forest growing on trees.
Culture[]
Grow plants in hot temperatures in partial shade. Plants prefer dry outs between waterings. Water approximately once a week. Pot with medium fir bark.
Naming[]
Common name: The Broad Psuedobulb Oncidium
Synonyms[]
- Oncidium ampliatum Lindl. 1833
- Oncidium ampliatum var. majus Lindl. 1894
- Oncidium bernoullianum Kraenzl. 1922
- Oncidium gyrobulbon Rchb.f. 1869