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Hikuri Orchid
The proper name for the hikuri orchid is Oncidium Cebolleta or Oncidium longfolium.|
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Easy to grow this stunner is native to Tarahumara Indian country of Mexico. It can also be found in Florida, South America, and Central America. Growing in dry environments on the branches of trees the hikuri orchid is used to extended waterless periods. There are over seven hundred and fifty species, mostly epiphytic with a few terrestrials. Hikuri orchids are epiphytic with short pseudobulbs and a round leaf. Hikuri Orchid ParticularsAs you'd expect this plant prefers strong light with a good airflow. |
The Hikuri Orchid flowers in the winter and the spring. The flowers range from greenish yellow marked with brown to yellows with red markings. Although some do produce white blossoms. Blooms last around three weeks and don't produce any scent.
Blossoms are characterized by a large lower lip complete with a warty callus.
Known as 'spray orchids' among some florists, they are also referred to by names like "dancing dolls" and "dancing ladies". That's because the multi-spikes look like a "chorus line" of blossoms.
TIP: Use bloom supports for the long spikes until they outgrown them. Then go to long, thin bamboo canes for support rods.This orchid has been described as far back as 1800. It was introduced to Europe in 1824.
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