Oncidium maculatum & Trichocentrum splendidum

[Rosim_in_BR]

Two species native of the Central America. Oncidium maculatum is nicely fragrant.
Trichocentrum splendidum is also known as Oncidium splendidum.

[RosieC]

I love them both.

The splendidum reminds me somewhat of my Onc Sweet Sugar, splendidum has a much wider fuller skirt though. Although Onc Sweet Sugar is a name I see a lot it does not appear to be registered though so no idea if they are related.

[nenella]

Beautiful! Especially the maculatum. Although, I can see where splendidum gets its name and it really is!
Great photos as usual! Thanks Mauro.

[smweaver]

Beautiful blooms, Mauro. How tall does your splendidum's spike get? Do you let it go through an intermediate-to-cool dormancy during the winter? My plant of this species is just finishing its newest growths. Normally I let it cool off and rest during the winter; however, I've read recently that it prefers warm temperatures year round, so perhaps I'll try to keep it a bit warmer than the cattleyas during the coming winter.

Steve

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Beautiful blooms, Mauro. How tall does your splendidum's spike get? Do you let it go through an intermediate-to-cool dormancy during the winter? My plant of this species is just finishing its newest growths. Normally I let it cool off and rest during the winter; however, I've read recently that it prefers warm temperatures year round, so perhaps I'll try to keep it a bit warmer than the cattleyas during the coming winter.

Steve

The floral stem gets as high as 45-50 cm, Steve! And yes, my plant goes through a dry and fresh period during the winter.