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Oncidium leucochilum is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description[]
Plants blooms in spring or fall with seven to ten 3 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant with a spicy scent.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing from Mexico, to Guatemala and Honduras at elevation of 2000 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool 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: White-Lipped Oncidium
Synonyms[]
- Cyrtochilum leucochilum (Bateman ex Lindl.) Planch. 1849
- Oncidium digitatum Lindley 1842
- Oncidium polychromum Scheidw. 1844