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

Oncidium strictum

An Andean epiphytic orchid from Ecuador and Peru, first described as Cochlioda stricta and also known as Symphyglossum sanguineum, with upright sprays of small red flowers. Wild observations cluster in the cloud forests of north-western Pichincha (Tandayapa, Bellavista, Nanegalito, Mindo–San Miguel de los Bancos), so it needs cool to intermediate, constantly humid conditions with good air movement.

Oncidium strictum
Photo: Chhe (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

An epiphyte in wet montane cloud forest on the western slope of the Andes, typically on mossy branches with bright, diffused light and frequent mist.

The observations have no elevations, but the localities (San Miguel de los Bancos, Nanegalito, Tandayapa and Bellavista) lie at roughly 1,100–2,300 m.

EcuadorPeru

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✓ Substrate and airflow
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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. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, used under its Public domain licence, unmodified.