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Orchids Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Oncidium columbae

An old Reichenbach name that GBIF treats as a synonym of Trichocentrum stramineum, a Mexican mule-ear orchid with stiff, fleshy single leaves; a horticultural 'Hort.' usage also exists. If it is T. stramineum, grow it bright and intermediate with a dry winter rest.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

As Trichocentrum stramineum, an epiphyte of seasonally dry montane and oak forest in Mexico, on trunks and branches in fairly bright positions; inferred from the synonymy.

Unknown for this name; Mexican mule-ear relatives typically grow at mid elevations.

Mexico

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.