Good Agricultural Practices of Oncidium Orchids
L.C. De
ICAR-NRC for Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim (737 106), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Cut flowers, Dancing Ladies, Dry flowers, Potted plants
Abstract
Oncidium consists of 750 species of sympodial epiphytic orchids from America, Mexico and Argentina with pseudobulbs or a fan of very thin leaves. They bear numerous number of attractive blossoms in various size, forms and colour and are commonly called as ‘Golden Showers’ and ‘Dancing Ladies’. Hybrids and some commercial species are used for cut flowers, hanging baskets, potted plants and dry flowers. Cultivation practices of Oncidium orchids are discussed in details.
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