Oncidium Alliance - Lemboglossum bictoniense

Enhance your indoor or outdoor garden with the mesmerizing Lemboglossum bictoniense orchid. This captivating plant features elegant, light green flowers adorned with alluring brownish red stripes, complemented by delicate white to pink heart-shaped lips. With its graceful appearance and enchanting fragrance, this orchid is sure to be the centerpiece of any collection.

Cultivating Tips:

Lemboglossum bictoniense is an epiphytic orchid that thrives in containers that restrict the roots, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer potted plants. It can also be mounted on slabs for a more natural presentation. Here are some tips to help you cultivate this exquisite orchid:

Light and Temperature: Provide your Lemboglossum bictoniense with bright filtered light during the summer months. This orchid flourishes when exposed to full light in the winter. Ensure it receives indirect sunlight to avoid scorching the delicate foliage. It prefers an intermediate-cool growing environment.

Watering and Humidity: This orchid species requires high humidity levels to thrive. Mist the leaves regularly or use a humidifier to maintain the desired moisture in the air. Water the plant when the potting mix feels slightly dry, ensuring proper drainage to prevent waterlogged roots.

Potting Mix: Lemboglossum bictoniense thrives in a fine-grade epiphytic potting mix. The mix should provide excellent aeration and drainage while retaining some moisture. You can use a combination of materials like bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite to create the perfect mix for your orchid.

Flowering and Growth: Enjoy the mesmerizing blooms of Lemboglossum bictoniense from winter to spring. Each flower measures approximately 2 inches in diameter. The plant itself reaches an impressive height of 36 to 49 inches when mature. Its tall, straight flowering spikes make it a striking addition to any orchid display.

This is a blooming size in a 2" pot, newly repotted, about 1 to 2 years to bloom, grown from seed, limited!

Indulge in the elegance of the Lemboglossum bictoniense orchid and witness its beauty as it graces your living space with its captivating presence. With proper care and attention, this evergreen wonder will reward you with its stunning blooms and become a cherished part of your orchid collection.