Oncidium Orchids

The Oncidium Alliance are a hardy group of orchids and cope well with a wide temperature range. A range of colours and forms are available for sale in this group. (see picture right of a golden coloured oncidium orchid)

As Oncidiums originally come from a range of climates from sea level in the tropics to the high mountains of South America.

Generally speaking they are a hardy variety and will survive in less than ideal conditions. Oncidiums are sometimes referred to as 'dancing girls'

Species and varieties

Species include Oncidium sphacelatum and Oncidium incurvum however with over 200 species and a huge number of cultivars or hybrids the variety is huge.