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Oncidesa Golden Wish
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Oncidium Golden Wish |
| Common Name: | Dancing Lady Orchid |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Creeper, Epiphyte, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an epiphytic orchid with a sympodial growth habit where roots and leaves sprout from the rhizome. The seed parent is Oncidesa Gower Ramsey and the pollen parent is Oncidium sphacelatum. |
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| Flowers | Yellow, large-lipped flowers are long-lasting and borne on long, branched, arching spikes. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | The thickened green, stem-like pseudobulb stores water and food for the orchid. |
| Taxonomy | This orchid grex was formerly known as Oncidium Golden Wish. Its seed parent formerly known as Oncidium Gower Ramsey was reclassified as Oncidesa Gower Ramsey, so this grex should now be called Oncidesa Golden Wish. The pollen parent is Oncidium sphacelatum. |
| Cultivation | It prefers bright light, consistently moist conditions, as well as warm days and cooler nights. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: It is known as a spray orchid in the floristry industry. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic (Explosive Dehiscence) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Shallow Media |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Typical Foliar Area | Notophyll ( 20.25cm2 - 45 cm2 ) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Stem Type & Modification | Herbaceous |
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| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root), Aboveground (Aerial Root) |
| Specialised Storage Organ(s) | Underground (Rhizome) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Brown, Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flowering Opening Time | Time-Independent |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Weeks |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Black |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
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Others
| Master ID | 26886 |
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| Species ID | 3375 |
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