Oncidium praestanoides Cyrtoglossum dramatically ruffled lip with a

dramatically ruffled lip with a vivid yellow throat

Strong air movement is essential to prevent rot despite the high moisture levels

The compact growth habit and successive blooming make this species an excellent choice for collectors seeking unique Masdevallia forms

it produces richly colored blooms with the characteristic elongated caudas of the species — a standout addition to any cool-growing collection

but also succeeds in small pots filled with fine bark or live sphagnum moss

Oncidium praestanoides Cyrtoglossum dramatically ruffled lip with aA robust epiphyte native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, producing spikes with several medium to large flowers. The very elongated, linear lanceolate sepals and petals curve gracefully backward and are densely covered in bold, irregular maculate spotting, while the trilobed lip features a bilobed frontal lobe with an undulate margin and a prominent white central callus flanked by a visible white column. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade