A graceful hybrid of Onc. peltiforme × Onc. noezlianum, producing long, arching, branched spikes densely set with small to medium-sized flowers of a distinctly spidery habit. The narrow, elongated, and strongly reflexed sepals and petals curve at their tips, while the small, trilobed lip bears a neat central callus — all carried on a dramatic, pendulous spike.
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Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can scorch the foliage.
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Temperature: 55–75°F (13–24°C); an intermediate to cool grower that benefits from a nighttime temperature drop to encourage blooming.
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Humidity: 65–85%; good air circulation is essential to prevent fungal issues at higher humidity levels.
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Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the medium to approach dryness between waterings; never allow roots to sit in standing water.
Additional Notes
Best cultivated in a basket or mounted on cork to allow the arching spikes to cascade freely. Plants are shipped bare root and well established.