Oncidium

(Psychopsis papilio × Psychopsis Kalihi)

Pyp. Mariposa is one of few members of the genus Pyschopsis, which includes just four species and their hybrids. The lot are commonly known as “butterfly orchids” for the insects their flowers resemble.

Psychopsis are wonderfully rewarding bloomers. Though their bloom spikes may be slow to develop, once a flower is produced, the spike may continue to bud and bloom sequentially for an indefinite period, a new bud forming behind each flower that drops. In this way, it is not uncommon for plants to remain in bud or bloom for months on end. Cut the bloom spike only when dry and browning (or if repotting).

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots, blooming-size. Examples of the size available are pictured.

Orchid Care: Psychopsis have tropical origins, so tend to grow best in warm conditions with high humidity and good air circulation.

Grow in low to moderate light and water at the base of the plant just as the potting media dries out. Typically the light level and watering schedule that works for reblooming your Phals. will also serve you well with Psychopsis. Sphagnum, LECA, bark—virtually any can be used with watering adjusted accordingly.

But nota bene: These plants do not like to have their roots disturbed, so repot only when necessary and handle gingerly. Repotting should be done when potting mix or media has become stale. Do not repot while plants are in spike/flower.

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09.12.26

Syn. Schunkeara Big Shot (Alcra. Tahoma Glacier × Mps. Maui Titan)

A particularly pink and spotty cultivar of the Big Shot hybrid. Blooms in a spray of large, white star-shaped flowers overlaid with purple-pink spots. Each new growth produces 1-2 bloom spikes of multiple flowers. Plants bloom twice a year or more as they mature into large plants. Mildly fragrant.

‘Pink Panther’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the 4” Pot option is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

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02.14.26

(Oip. Pacific Waters × Ons. Sunup)

Mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Examples of available sizes are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants that have bloomed previously.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness. Protect from extreme summer temperatures.

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09.13.25

(Onc. Black Diamond × Alcra. Tropic Splendor)

Blooms in a spray of oblong, star-shaped flowers with spiraling petals and sepals. Flowers are creamy white flowers, spotted with dark reddish brown dots.

‘Sweet Spots’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Plants are mature—in bud/spike/flower as available, or plants that have bloomed previously. The plant pictured in full represents the size you will receive when you order the 4” Pot.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

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04.22.23

(Ons. Catatante × Ons. Aloha Sparks)

Blooms in sprays of several red and white flowers. Each new growth produces 1-2 bloom spikes. Typically blooms twice a year.

'New Year' mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. The plants available are mature. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/flower as available; otherwise, mature previously bloomed plants.

Orchid Care: Generally easy to care for. Grow in dappled to bright indirect light. Water frequently if grown in a porous potting medium (e.g. bark mix) or, if in sphagnum, water just as the medium starts to dry.

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09.13.24

(Bratonia Olmec × Gomesa Mantinii)

AOS awarded ‘Hilo Gold’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 2" and 4” pots. All plants are blooming-size or first bloom. Examples of theoptions available are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike or bloom as stock permits.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

Growing tip: Overgrown pots and baskets of this variety may seem ripe for dividing and repotting—but it’s best to do this only when plants are actively growing. With this variety and other Brassia types, we recommend waiting until spring to repot, divide, or otherwise disturb the root system.

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02.26.26

(Ons. Aloha Sparks × Onc. Aissa McLaughlin)

‘HOF’ mericlone. 

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the size available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled light and high humidity. Water often while plants are actively growing, but potting media should not remain soggy. Roots are somewhat fine and should only dry slightly between waterings.

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04.02.26

An easy grower and floriferous bloomer. Great for a cheery pop of color. Grow potted or mounted.

‘Lemon Drop’ mericlone. 

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. The 4" Pot - Sm option is a blooming-size plant. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled light and high humidity. Water often while plants are actively growing, but potting media should not remain soggy. Roots are somewhat fine and should only dry slightly between waterings.

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09.06.24

Syn. Rossioglossum ampliatum

Yellow-flowered Oncidium species with distinctive tortoiseshell-like pseudobulbs. Blooms in the spring.

Grown from seed.

Plants Available: Growing in 3” and 4” pots. Plants in 3” pots are near blooming-size. Plant in 4” pots are blooming-size or mature. Examples of the sizes available are pictured.

Orchid Care: Grow in diffused light with moderate to high humidity and strong air circulation. Plants grown in overly high light will respond with discolored leaves (yellow mottling). Younger plants, those suitable for growing in 4” pots, grow well in moss. We recommend mounting plants as they mature and outgrow this pot size. Large, mature plants can also be gainfully established in baskets. Should you need to grow them potted, switch from moss to bark mix when potting up into 6” pots or larger.

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07.27.24

Syn. Vuyl. Celtic Sun (Onc. Golden Rialto × Mps. Zorro)

Bright yellow and white Miltoniopsis hybrid. Blooms in sprays of several mid-sized flowers, with yellow petals and a white skirt lip. Lightly fragrant.

Each new growth produces 1-2 inflorescences. Plants bloom twice a year or more as they mature into large plants.

‘Maya’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the size available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness. Protect from extreme temperatures in summer.

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09.13.24

(Oncidium cariniferum × Brassia arcuigera)

'Santa Barbara' mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. Examples of the available sizes are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants that have bloomed previously.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

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01.09.25

Syn. Schunkeara Big Shot (Alcra. Tahoma Glacier × Mps. Maui Titan)

Blooms in a spray of large, star-shaped white flowers, each with sparkly purple splotches at its center. Each new growth produces 1-2 inflorescences of several flowers. Plants can bloom twice a year or more as they mature into large plants. Mildly fragrant.

‘Hilo Sparkle’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the 4” Pot option is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as stock permits; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

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10.17.25

(Onc.Twinkle × Oncidiumsotoanum)

A Twinkle-type Oncidium hybrid that blooms in spray of small soft pink flowers. Lightly fragrant.

Mericlone.

Plants Available: Growing in 2”/3” pots and 4" pots. An example of the 2"/3" Pot option available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Generally easy to care for. Grow in bright indirect light, and water just as the medium starts to dry. Plants grown in a porous potting medium (e.g. a chunky bark mix) will require more frequent watering than those grown in sphagnum, which retains moisture for longer periods. Orchid pots (the holey kind) and baskets are recommended, as they allow air flow around the roots.

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08.30.24

(Brassia verrucosa × Brassia gireoudiana)

‘Sakata’ AM/AOS clone.

Plants Available: Chunky plants, growing in 4” pots. An example of the size available is pictured. Select 4” Pot - Variegated for a plant with variegated foliage. Plants are mature, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: Grow in bright, indirect light with intermediate temperatures and moderate humidity. Plants may be grown in pots or baskets. Use a medium-aggregate potting mix that drains easily. Plants should be watered just as the mix approaches dryness. Repot only after the plant has initiated new growth, including new roots. Fertilize weakly, weekly.

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07.22.25

(Bst. Summit × Brsdm. Gilded Urchin)

Flowers are bright yellow and waxy with spindly star-shaped petals overlaid with tiger-stripe type markings.

‘Mystic Maze’ mericlone.

Plants Available: Large, substantive plants growing in 4” pots. Examples of the 4” Pot - Lg option are pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants that have bloomed previously. Note that this variety is prone to developing flecked foliage as pictured.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness.

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06.21.25

(Ons. Warm Memories × Oip. Francine)

‘JF069’ mericlone. 

Blooms in sprays of half-dollar-sized pinky red flowers with yellow and peach to red lip.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of each size available is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit.

Orchid Care: Grow in dappled light and high humidity. Water often while plants are actively growing, but potting media should not remain soggy. Roots are somewhat fine and should only dry slightly between waterings.

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05.31.25

(Ons. Rustic Bridge × Onc. Crowborough)

‘1229’ is an awesome cultivar in the Wildcat series. This mericlone produces long, branched bloom spikes that among the tallest of the Wildcat group. Flowers are crisp, brilliant yellow with burgundy and red leopard markings.

Plants Available: Growing in 4” pots. An example of the 4” Pot - Lg option is pictured. Orders will be filled with plants in spike/bud/bloom as blooming season and blooming stock permit; otherwise, mature plants, previously bloomed.

Orchid Care: As for intergeneric Oncidiums. Grow in bright, diffused light, no direct sun. Plants may be grown mounted, established in baskets, or potted in a bark mix or sphagnum. Whichever is used, water just as the media are approaching dryness. Fertilize weakly, weekly.

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10.24.24