Oncidium Aka Baby 'Raspberry Chocolate' (flori intens parfumate)
A refined choice for lovers of fragrant orchids, Oncidium Aka Baby 'Raspberry Chocolate' impresses with its richly colored flowers and its unmistakable aroma, reminiscent of a fine raspberry and chocolate dessert. This hybrid is part of the dancing orchid group, known for its delicate flowers with petals resembling a moving dress.
The flowers have intense shades of burgundy, pink and burgundy, with light accents on the labellum, creating an elegant contrast. The inflorescences are branched and spectacular, each stem can support dozens of small but extremely expressive flowers, which attract both the eyes and the olfactory senses.
Growing conditions:
• Light: Prefers a bright spot, but away from direct sun during peak hours. An east or west windowsill is ideal.
• Temperature: optimal range 18–26°C, with a slight day/night difference to stimulate flowering.
• Watering: the substrate is kept slightly moist, but not soaked; watering is recommended after the substrate has partially dried.
• Humidity: appreciates moderate to high humidity (50–70%), with good ventilation.
• Fertilization: during the active growth period (spring-summer), it can be fertilized every 2 weeks with an orchid fertilizer.
Height with pot included: approx. 60 cm.
Flower diameter approx. 3 cm
Fragrant flowers: YES
The flowers show variability.
Check out the care guide on the Blog.
Note: Some leaves have specific defects and colors.