A spirited Oncidium hybrid from the cross between Onc. noezlianum and Onc. Cholita Cuencana, blending the long, arching spike habit and intricate floral patterning of the Andean species parent with the vigor and floriferousness of the Cholita Cuencana lineage.
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Light: Bright, indirect light under 40β50% shade cloth; consistent light levels promote strong pseudobulb development and reliable spike production.
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Temperature: Intermediate to cool grower. Daytime 62β75Β°F (17β24Β°C), nighttime lows of 50β57Β°F (10β14Β°C); a pronounced day-night differential is key to initiating bloom spikes.
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Humidity: Prefers 60β75% relative humidity; humidity trays or a humidifier paired with good air circulation keep foliage and roots in optimal condition.
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Watering: Water thoroughly and allow the mix to approach dryness before the next watering; pseudobulbs should remain firm and plump at all times.
Additional Notes
Onc. noezlianum is native to the Andean cloud forests at mid to high elevations, lending this hybrid its cool tolerance and elegant spike habit. Best grown in a well-draining medium bark mix; repot every 2 years when the substrate begins to decompose.