An orchid grown for its airy branched sprays of many small flowers, most often in cheerful yellow and brown, fluttering like dancing ladies. A free-flowering choice for warm, bright positions.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Dancing Lady Orchid
Botanically, Oncidium hybrid is a moderate-growing perennial in the Orchidaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in autumn.
Where to grow Dancing Lady Orchid
Dancing Lady Orchid suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Dancing Lady Orchid does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Dancing Lady Orchid is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Dancing Lady Orchid after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Dancing Lady Orchid in the garden
Dancing Lady Orchid earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Dancing Lady Orchid with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Dancing Lady Orchid
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