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Oncidium riograndense is an epiphytic orchid from the genus Oncidium.
Description
Plants blooms in the fall with many 2 cm wide flowers.
Distribution
Plants are found growing in Southern Brazil and northern Argentina
Culture
Grow in cool to intermediate 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 riograndense variant | Green sepals and petals with brown spots. Yellow lip with a red patch |
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Oncidium riograndense variant | Yellow sepals and petals with a brown patch. Yellow lip with orange center |
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Oncidium riograndense variant | Yellow sepals and petals with a brown streaks. Yellow lip with orange center and red patch |
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Oncidium riograndense variant | Yellow sepals and petals with a brown spots. Yellow lip with brown patch |
Naming
Common name:Riogrande Oncidium
Synonyms
- Baptistonia riograndense (Cogn.) Chiron & V.P.Castro 2004