Oncidium cheirophorum

Author Rchb.f.

Species 5 awards
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Found in 5 countries
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How to grow Oncidium Care guide from the American Orchid Society
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Care and culture for Oncidium cheirophorum Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class
635–1,882m Elevation
9°C Day/night drop
2,417mm Annual rainfall
Seasonal Rainfall pattern

Temperature

10°N Northern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13°18°23°28°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,417mm/year
0100200300400JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecmm
Jan 24° 22–26 14° 11–16 53mm
Feb 25° 22–27 14° 11–16 35mm
Mar 26° 23–28 15° 12–17 36mm
Apr 26° 23–29 16° 13–18 86mm
May 26° 23–28 17° 13–19 267mm
Jun 25° 23–27 16° 13–19 329mm
Jul 25° 23–27 16° 14–19 244mm
Aug 25° 23–27 16° 14–19 302mm
Sep 25° 22–27 16° 12–19 367mm
Oct 24° 22–27 16° 12–18 378mm
Nov 24° 21–26 15° 12–16 223mm
Dec 24° 22–26 14° 11–16 99mm

Bloom Season

Based on 48 Oncidium awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

CCC / OCNZ 2016 'Treneith'
82.83 points Exhibited by l sinton
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CCC / OCNZ 2006 'Gerli'
83.75 points
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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 2002 'Michael'
78.20 points Exhibited by Breuer M. VIC 11 June 2002
Measurements
Flower size 16 × 12 mm Petals 5 × 3 mm Dorsal sepal 5 × 4 mm Lateral sepals 5 × 3 mm Lip 4 × 4 mm
3 inflorescences 1,035 flowers 270 buds

All segments yellow 7A. Twenty three inflorescences; total 1035 flowers/ 270 buds, (average 45). Stem 310mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACC / AOC 1999 'Kyle'
78.00 points Exhibited by Campbell G. VIC 13 July 1999
Measurements
Flower size 15 × 18 mm Petals 5 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 5 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 1 × 1 mm Lip 1 × 1 mm
4 inflorescences 576 flowers

Segments yellow 7A. Labellum yellow 4C. Four inflorescences; total 576 flowers (14 on one judged). Stem 280mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
HCC / AOC 1999 'Kyle'
78.00 points Exhibited by Campbell G. VIC 13 July 1999
Measurements
Flower size 15 × 18 mm Petals 5 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 5 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 1 × 1 mm Lip 1 × 1 mm
4 inflorescences 576 flowers

Segments yellow 7A. Labellum yellow 4C. Four inflorescences; total 576 flowers (14 on one judged). Stem 280mm. Points for ACC = 78.

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Award Comparison

MeasurementACC/AOC 2002 'Michael'ACC/AOC 1999 'Kyle'HCC/AOC 1999 'Kyle'
Flower size16 × 12 mm15 × 18 mm15 × 18 mm
Petals5 × 3 mm5 × 2 mm5 × 2 mm
Dorsal sepal5 × 4 mm5 × 2 mm5 × 2 mm
Lateral sepals5 × 3 mm1 × 1 mm1 × 1 mm
Lip4 × 4 mm1 × 1 mm1 × 1 mm
Flower count1,035576576
Inflorescences344

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