waved-margined dancing lady orchid

How to Grow and Care for waved-margined dancing lady orchid

waved-margined dancing lady orchid · Oncidium crispum

Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around minimum 8°C at night and up to maximum 25 °C during day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. For more notes on cultivation, see oncidium orchid (cool) cultivation

Watering: Mist roots and water lightly, never fully dry or soak orchid mediumSunlight: Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing waved-margined dancing lady orchid

waved-margined dancing lady orchid
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMist roots and water lightly, never fully dry or soak orchid medium
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeInformation to be completed
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingExtremely diluted orchid nutrient solution monthly mild weather only
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around minimum 8°C at night and up to maximum 25 °C during day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. For more notes on cultivation, see oncidium orchid (cool) cultivation

How to Water waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Mist roots and water lightly, never fully dry or soak orchid medium

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

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What Soil Is Best for waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

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Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Extremely diluted orchid nutrient solution monthly mild weather only

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How to Prune waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

No pruning required. Cut off spent flower spikes.

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How to Propagate waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Propagation by seed is only possible in a controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may be divided when the plant overgrows its container. Each division should have at least 3 older pseudobulbs with a sufficient amount of stored energy and water, to support new growth and reduce stress after repotting.

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How to Transplant waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

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How to Care for waved-margined dancing lady orchid in Winter?

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How to Plant waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost with addition of perlite, sphagnum moss or coir. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct sunlight or a heating source. Ideal temperatures are around minimum 8°C at night and up to maximum 25 °C during day. Water regularly, when the pot feels light when lifted. Ensure that all water drains away, preventing the plant sitting wet. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering and feeding in winter months. For more notes on cultivation, see oncidium orchid (cool) cultivation

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How to Repot waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

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How to Harvest waved-margined dancing lady orchid?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free. Poor air movement may cause bacterial or fungal rots. Good hygiene practice and sterilising cutting tools prevent the spread of virus diseases.

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and scale insects.

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The Toxicity of waved-margined dancing lady orchid

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of waved-margined dancing lady orchid

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright · Clump forming
OriginBrazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Oncidium crispum
Genus
Oncidium
Family
Orchidaceae
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