Oncidium ornithorhynchum Geogenanthus often with intricate patterns

often with intricate patterns

Temperature: Daytime 59-72°F (15-22°C)

Temperature: Maintain intermediate to warm conditions with daytime temperatures of 70-80°F (21-27°C) and nighttime temperatures of 60-70°F (16-21°C)

Best grown in small pots with fine bark mix

well-draining baskets or slatted wooden containers that allow the pendulous inflorescences to hang freely

Oncidium ornithorhynchum Geogenanthus often with intricate patternsCommonly known as the "Duck Billed Oncidium," is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The name "ornithorhynchum" refers to its purported resemblance to the bill of a platypus. Key features of Oncidium ornithorhynchum include its slender pseudobulbs, long and arching sprays of small flowers, and a distinctive lip or labellum that resembles the bill of a duck or platypus. The flowers typically have yellow