{"id":23092,"date":"2015-10-06T21:00:42","date_gmt":"2015-10-07T05:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=23092"},"modified":"2015-12-31T10:41:54","modified_gmt":"2015-12-31T18:41:54","slug":"orchid-post-mortem-oncidium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/06\/orchid-post-mortem-oncidium\/","title":{"rendered":"Orchid Post Mortem: Oncidium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orchid casualties are inevitable in any collection, even for experienced growers. My latest loss was this adorable mini <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/identify\/orchids\/oncidium.html\">Oncidium<\/a> species, a victim of some devilish raccoons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_1_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23116 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_1_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flower, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_1_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_1_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_1_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_7_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23122 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_7_800px-128x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flowers, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_7_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_7_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_7_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_2_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23117 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_2_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flower, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_2_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_2_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_2_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I bought this plant many years ago, and always grew it outdoors. It&#8217;s been a stubborn species, and only bloomed for me twice. A couple weeks ago, I found the plant torn out of its flowerpot and destroyed. It may have been a bird or a squirrel, but raccoons are the most likely culprits. They regularly visit our backyard after dark, sometimes in groups, sometimes alone. They usually leave my plants in peace, but occasionally knock over flowerpots or dig in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/care\/details\/potting.html\">bark<\/a>. It&#8217;s helped to give them a clear route to climb and walk through my flowerpots, which has lessened their damage. Their dexterous hands, however, can make quick work of any plant they wish to destroy. I don&#8217;t know why they picked on this one, but fortunately, I have a few photos as mementos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_6_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23121 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_6_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, close up of flower lip, orchid species with bright pink flower, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_6_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_6_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_6_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_4_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23119 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_4_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flowers, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_4_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_4_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_4_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_8_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23123 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_8_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flowers, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_8_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_8_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_8_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_5_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23120 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_5_800px-96x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flowers, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"96\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_5_800px-96x128.jpg 96w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_5_800px-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_5_800px.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_9_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23124 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_9_800px-128x128.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink, partially open flower and flower bud, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_9_800px-128x128.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_9_800px-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_9_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_3_800px.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23118 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_3_800px-128x96.jpg\" alt=\"Oncidium strictum, orchid species with bright pink flowers, aka Symphyglossum sanguineum, grown outdoors in San Francisco, California\" width=\"128\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_3_800px-128x96.jpg 128w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_3_800px-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Oncidium_strictum_3_800px.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Andes native has had many names. I bought it as Symphyglossum sanguineum, but it&#8217;s also been known as Cochlioda stricta, Cochlioda sanguinea, Symphyglossum ecuadorense, and Odontoglossum sanguineum. It&#8217;s currently called Oncidium scriptum. No matter the name, keep it away from raccoons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orchid casualties are inevitable in any collection, even for experienced growers. My latest loss was this adorable mini Oncidium species, a victim of some devilish raccoons. I bought this plant many years ago, and always grew it outdoors. It&#8217;s been a stubborn species, and only bloomed for me twice. A couple weeks ago, I found [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,19,6,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cool-growers","category-mini-orchids","category-photos","category-problems"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23092"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23092\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23155,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23092\/revisions\/23155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}