Oncidium

Oncidium is a large genus with more than 600 species distributed throughout the Central America. The genus is similar in appearance to odontoglossum, to which they are related. Oncidium produces a tall, slender stem that branch out at the top to produce a shower of bright yellow flowers. The sepals and petals are small, but superimposed by an enlarged lip. The plants grow in spring and summer, flower in autumn and rest in winter. Evergreen. Most species can be cultivated under intermediate conditions with bright light, well drained media and with abundant water all year.