Oncidium naevium

A medium-sized, epiphytic orchid with upright, 20-30cm long, evergreen leaves. New growth appears from the base of the swollen stem - pseudobulb. Each pseudobulb is a storage organ for water and nutrients. They are oval-shaped, compressed and partially covered by four to five, green, leaf-bearing sheaths. The plant typically flowers in winter and spring, on 30 - 40cm long, arching stems. New flowering stems arise from the axils of young, mature pseudobulbs and the leafed sheaths. Sweetly scented, star-shaped white flowers are covered with tiny red dots and a yellow spot at the centre. Mature plants may produce six or more, 30cm long flowering stems for an impressive display.