Date: 24/01/2010

EQUITANT ONCIDIUM 'Jairuk Rainbow' Pink Hybrid

Equitant Oncidiums are compact plants. They are miniature orchids with large flower spikes. The leaves seldom exceeds 5 inches size. This makes it desirable for indoor settings and for gardens with limited space.

They bloom at all times of the year in India and mostly in the spring and autumn in the west.

These miniature orchids are easy to grow and come in variety of colours and shades. They originate from the Carribean and are epiphytes. Hence good water drainage is essential. Twigs or Charcoal are used in the potting mix. They are adaptable with light requirements in genaral. They love intermediate to warm temperature.

Photo:Equitant Oncidium - Jairuk Rainbow Pink Hybrid. Numerous flowers with mixtures of red, violet, pink and yellow on the spike

Note: Do not cut the spike after blooming because they could throw secondary spikes following initial blooming