Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' – Yellow Flowering Orchid | 100mm

Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' Orchid 

Brighten your orchid collection with Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop', a beautiful yellow flowering orchid prized for its cheerful sprays of delicate blooms. Its branching flower spikes can carry numerous vibrant yellow flowers, creating an elegant and eye-catching display when in bloom.

This attractive Oncidium orchid is an excellent choice for both orchid enthusiasts and plant collectors looking for a colourful tropical flowering plant. Supplied in a 100mm pot, it performs best in bright, filtered light with good air circulation and a quality, free-draining orchid mix.

With appropriate care, warmth and moisture during active growth, Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' can reward growers with an impressive seasonal floral display. Its graceful growth and brilliant blooms make it a wonderful addition to an indoor orchid collection, greenhouse or suitable sheltered growing area.

Key Features

• Pot Size: 100mm
• Attractive yellow flowering Oncidium orchid
• Produces elegant branching flower spikes
• Excellent collector's orchid
• Suitable for bright, protected growing areas
• Beautiful addition to orchid collections

Care Guide

Light: Bright, filtered or indirect light. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun.

Water: Water regularly during active growth, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid keeping the roots constantly saturated.

Growing Medium: Use a quality, free-draining orchid mix that provides good root aeration.

Humidity & Airflow: Moderate humidity with good air circulation is beneficial.

Temperature: Prefers mild to warm conditions and protection from frost and extreme cold.

Feeding: Apply an appropriate orchid fertiliser during active growth according to label directions.

Good to Know

Oncidium orchids are commonly associated with the name Dancing Lady Orchids due to the distinctive appearance of their flowers. Flowering depends on plant maturity, season and growing conditions, so plants may not always be flowering when supplied.

FAQs

Will my Oncidium Sweet Sugar 'Lemon Drop' arrive flowering?

Not necessarily. Flower spikes and blooms vary according to season, maturity and current growing conditions.

Can I grow this orchid indoors?

It can be grown in a bright, well-ventilated indoor or protected environment where suitable light, temperature and humidity can be provided.

What potting mix should I use?

A free-draining orchid mix that provides good aeration around the roots is recommended.

The first image is for display purposes only. The plant is supplied in a pot. The plant you receive may vary slightly in appearance, as each orchid is naturally unique.

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