Growing guide

How to grow oncidium orchids (warm growing)

These tender orchids make spectacular houseplants, producing tall stems of small, dainty flowers that resemble butterflies or dancing ladies. Most of them flower in autumn, although modern hybrids can flower all year round. They like a warm, bright location indoors.

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Quick facts

  • Flowering houseplants with a tropical look

  • Most flower in autumn to winter

  • Branching stems carry lots of small flowers, often yellow

  • Keep at 13–25°C (55–77°F) in bright light, but not summer sun

  • Water and feed regularly

All you need to know

Before you get started
Planting
Ongoing care
Pruning and training
Propagating
Problems
While we think all this information will be helpful to you, we always recommend to read the instruction labels on your plants.

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