| Zelenkoa [Zel.] onusta | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pronounced: | --- (loaded, luxurious) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Author: | (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams, Lindleyana 16: 139 (2001). |
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| Synonym: Oncidium [Onc.] onustum -- Lindl., Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl.: 203 (1833). |
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| Common Name: | The Luxurious Oncidium | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based on data from 49 awards Zel. onusta averages 29.6 flowers per inflorescence and 2.6 cm. (1 inches) natural spread. |
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| Photography by M. Rosim | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ORIGIN/HABITAT: Ecuador and Peru. Plants grow in the humid coastal lowlands of western Ecuador and northwestern Peru in areas where scant rainfall occurs. They are found on both cactus and trees in dry forests, usually near sea level, but collections as high 3950 ft. (0-1200 m) have been reported. -- Source: Charles Baker |
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| *Based on 87 recorded plant bloomings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grow in dappled light to bright indirect light conditions. |
Grow in warm conditions, or 66°F to 75°F at night. |
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