Oncidium Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS aka Psychopsis

Award-Winning Excellence: The Legendary Butterfly Orchid

Oncidium Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS (syn. Psychopsis Mendenhall) stands among the elite of orchid hybrids, honored with the prestigious First Class Certificate from the American Orchid Society—the highest award bestowed upon exceptional cultivars. This is not simply a beautiful orchid; it's a proven champion that delivers world-class performance.

The Butterfly Takes Flight

Commonly known as the Butterfly Orchid, Psychopsis hybrids are celebrated for their extraordinary blooms that truly resemble butterflies in flight. Large, showy flowers feature dramatic wing-like petals and vibrant coloration that command attention in any collection. But the real magic lies in their sequential blooming habit—once a spike emerges, it continues producing one stunning flower after another for months on end.

Months of Continuous Beauty

From late spring through autumn, 'Hildos' transforms into a living sculpture of perpetual bloom. Unlike orchids that flower once and fade, this remarkable hybrid keeps the show going with successive blooms emerging from the same spike. Each flower can last weeks, and as one fades, the next is already developing—creating an uninterrupted display that can span half the year.

FCC/AOS Recognition

The First Class Certificate awarded to 'Hildos' signifies exceptional quality in form, color, size, and overall presentation. This is a cultivar that has been judged against the highest standards and emerged victorious—a distinction shared by less than 5% of all orchids evaluated by the AOS.

What to Expect

• Award-winning cultivar with FCC/AOS recognition
• Sequential blooming habit—months of continuous flowers from a single spike
• Large, dramatic butterfly-shaped blooms
• Extended bloom season from late spring through autumn
• Near blooming size plants (1-2 years) ready to perform
• Intermediate to warm growing conditions

Please Note: This is a specialty orchid hybrid available year-round. Plants are near blooming size but may or may not have spikes, buds, or blooms at the time of shipment unless otherwise noted.