Oncidium
Oncidium flexuosum
The Dancing Lady bears arching panicles of dozens of tiny yellow flowers, each shaped like a skirted figure mid-step. Most species are epiphytes from Central and South America.
Fun fact
Some Oncidium hybrids smell like chocolate, vanilla, or coconut — a cue to attract specific pollinators.
How to care for it
Light
Bright, indirect to filtered sun
Water
When pseudobulbs feel firm but dry
Humidity
50–70%
Temperature
16–29°C / 60–85°F
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