Mexicoa: A Charming Mini Orchid
Meet Mexicoa, a sunny, fragrant mini orchid. I bought this plant a few years ago, and it’s been a reliable bloomer so far. These cheery yellow flowers have been a welcome harbinger of spring.
As the name suggests, this species is native to Mexico. It can handle warm daytime temps as long as it has cool nights and high humidity. Even though it’s less than 6 inches (15 cm) tall, this tiny plant has relatively large flowers, each 1.6 inches (4 cm) high.
The blooms of this member of the Oncidium family have a light, lemony scent. The flowers are tougher than they look, and can last over a month. Celebrate a mini Mexican fiesta with Mexicoa.
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May 30th, 2014 at 2:26 am
brilliant yellow color!! I saw this very pretty ..glad to know what its called.
July 1st, 2014 at 1:22 am
great flowers
many thanks for sharing