Oncidium hyphaematicum Cuitlauzina aptly named for its intricately

aptly named for its intricately patterned sepals — fine spots and streaks distributed across the sepaline surface give each flower the appearance of a hand-painted miniature

almost mirror-like surface that appears nearly black in certain lighting

and use a well-draining

high humidity supports the fleshy growth habit and promotes consistent flowering

is a medium-sized orchid species native to northeastern Brazil

Oncidium hyphaematicum Cuitlauzina aptly named for its intricatelyA floriferous species from the cloud forests of South America, producing branched, arching spikes densely set with medium sized flowers of exceptional texture. The broadly spreading sepals and petals display heavily ruffled, crisped margins with irregular dark blotching, while the large, rounded lip echoes the same exuberant, frilled edge and bears a neat central callus. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid direct sun, which can