Repotting Oncidopsis Nelly Isler in bud?

[The Mutant]

Purchased my first ever Oncidopsis Nelly Isler and had planned to repot it tomorrow. While I was browsing for more information how to care for it properly, I started wondering if it's such a smart idea to repot it while it's in bud?

It has two mature pseudobulbs and two growing ones and I read that it's best to repot when they get new bulbs.

Should I wait until it's done flowering and might have new pseudobulbs growing, or can the buds take it if I repot now?

Here's a picture of it:

[estación seca]

I don't repot Oncidiums in bud. There's a great chance of losing the flowers.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by estación seca

I don't repot Oncidiums in bud. There's a great chance of losing the flowers.

I suspected as much. I've put a skewer in the pot so hopefully I won't kill it by overwatering. The substrate is very fine and I'm worried there's not enough air for the roots. The substrate looks fine on top, but beneath it almost looks like dirt.

[estación seca]

Oncidiums use a lot of water. In a spot with warm temperatures and good air flow it shouldn't be a problem. That's how the grower with a greenhouse grew it to this point.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by estación seca

Oncidiums use a lot of water. In a spot with warm temperatures and good air flow it shouldn't be a problem. That's how the grower with a greenhouse grew it to this point.

The temperatures are between 20°C - 25°C right now. The higher temps occur if it's sunny, otherwise it stays at 21°C-22°C during the day. I've no idea how the air flow is, but looking at the mist from the humidifier there seems to be some air movement though.

There are only holes in the middle of the bottom of the pot and none on the sides (that seems to be standard here in Sweden though). I don't know if Oncidopsis likes holes/slits in the sides though.

I'll leave it be and hope for the best.

Thanks for taking the time to advice this Oncidopsis-newbie!

[WaterWitchin]

I don't repot Onc tribe when in bud either. The upside is Nelly is a complex hybrid, and the crosses to get there are also all fairly thirsty plants. I'd enjoy the blooms first. And a picture once it's open would be great!

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

I don't repot Onc tribe when in bud either. The upside is Nelly is a complex hybrid, and the crosses to get there are also all fairly thirsty plants. I'd enjoy the blooms first. And a picture once it's open would be great!

You can try to stop me from posting pictures of the flowers when they've opened.

I'll do as you both have suggested and leave it be. I totally forgot I wasn't dealing with a Phal and I'm happy I asked before repotting.