Plant Profile: Oncidium sphacelatum

Names

Golden Shower Orchid

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Phonetic Spelling:on-SID-dee-um spass-el-LAH-tum

Genus:Oncidium

Species:sphacelatum

Family:Orchidaceae

This epiphytic orchid boasts an impressive display of vibrant yellow flowers adorned with brown spots. It thrives in a soil mix that is coarse to medium, ensuring excellent aeration. These orchids flourish in conditions ranging from shaded to bright, indirect light. During the warmer months, they should be watered weekly, while in cooler periods, watering should be significantly reduced.

Oncidium sphacelatum Feature Summary

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Tags

#showy flowers
#fragrant flowers
#yellow flowers
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Oncidium sphacelatum Feature Summary

Attributes
Mexico, Central America, Venezuela
Perennial
Flowers
Many fragrant bright yellow flowers with brown blotches cascade on spikes up to 3 feet
Gold/Yellow
Brown/Copper
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Landscape
Container
Houseplants

Oncidium sphacelatum Attributes

Oncidium sphacelatum: Country Or Region Of Origin

Mexico, Central America, Venezuela

Oncidium sphacelatum: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Oncidium sphacelatum Flowers

Oncidium sphacelatum: Flower Description

Many fragrant bright yellow flowers with brown blotches cascade on spikes up to 3 feet

Oncidium sphacelatum: Flower Color

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Brown/Copper
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Gold/Yellow

Oncidium sphacelatum: Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Oncidium sphacelatum: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Oncidium sphacelatum: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Oncidium sphacelatum Whole Plant Traits

Oncidium sphacelatum: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Oncidium sphacelatum Leaves

Oncidium sphacelatum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Oncidium sphacelatum Stem

Oncidium sphacelatum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Oncidium sphacelatum Landscape

Oncidium sphacelatum: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland