Wilson's macaw
Wilsonara is a very variable multispecies hybrid. There are both large-flowered varieties and small-flowered "multiflowers".
Wilsonara combines the best characteristics of the following genera: Odonttoglossum x Cochlioda x Oncidium. The official abbreviation for this genus is Wils. Some of the most beautiful varieties are Wils. Intermezzo (bright red and small-flowered, very many flowers on the stem), Wils. Stirling Tiger (bright yellow with orange-brown markings).
Special orchid care tips for Wilsonara
Wilsonara prefers a temperate and semi-shady location. Temperatures between 16 and 18 °C are ideal. Only liquid orchid fertiliser in diluted form should be used. Tip: Always use half the concentration indicated on the packaging. Although most multihybrids usually flower in the short seasonHowever, plant shoot growth is important. The more shoots the plant produces, the more flower stems it can produce.