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Oncidium coloratum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Sep 3, 2014.

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  1. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I had wanted one of these for a while and finally purchased this one at POE in February. This is my first blooming and I am very pleased.
    From Brazil. I grow it mounted, intermediate, medium bright with some similar sized Bulbophyllums
    The flower is about 15 mm across.
    Onc coloratum inflorescence-800.jpg Onc coloratum ZS-900.jpg
     
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    piotrm Well-Known Member

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    always beautiful on the pictures!
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I love it! Last time I checked, I didn't have even a hint of a spike.
     
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    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Splendid reds on that one!
     
  5. Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Great species! and it is fantastic in person as well. Nice clone. Some clones are not as colorful as yours.

    Slow grower but eventually it will grow faster. Mine is an older plant...it has 7 spikes, in bloom now also. For Oncidium, it is as good as it gets IMO. Really nice choice, Kelly.
     
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    Bravo:clap::clap::clap:
     
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    Amazing color! Thanks for sharing
     
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    Very nice Kelly! I hope to pick one up in Oct. from Andy.
     
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    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Yeah, I want one of those as well. It never ends. :rolleyes:
     
  10. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, Tom. Yes, I have seen some that are not very colorful so I was very happy when this one bloomed out as nice as it did. Andy only had a few of these left and most had seed capsules on them :clap:. I'm really glad he let this one go. I preordered it for the POE.
    Many people, including myself, shy away from Oncidiums but there are a few real gems in the genus. You can't "throw the baby out with the bath water". :)
     
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    ...nice close-up, kelly...got mine from andy a couple of years ago, too...5 spikes this year despite a new growtf getting broken off...no flowers open yet...
     
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    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, Bob. Congrats on the 5 spikes, that's great. Does yours have similar markings as mine?
     
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    ...it's variable so mine is different...hope i did this right...lol... 10981418013_bcaf90b17b.jpg
     
  14. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Nice one. Thanks for the photo.
     
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    Really beautiful
     
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    Kelly and Bob, nicely grown. I may have to procure one of these.
     
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    Wow so nice love y ! Good growing♡
     
  18. SBA

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    Wish I have one!!!
     
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    ...lol...spoke too soon, kelly...some of this years flowers just opened and this year i have the coloration like on yours...
     
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    Kelly, what does POE stand for? I would love to buy one. Does anyone know of any sources for this?