Oncidium just stops growing

[Tindomul]

Well I asked because I have old growths that never matured. Im no expert thats all. But at the same time I rescued it from bulb rot in Christmas. So I honestly am not sure what to do and am open to new techniques.

[Lagoon]

Fertilizer will help in growth, but it's not going to make or break any orchid.
I keep my oncids moist with sphag and keep that mix open by adding #3 coarse sponge rok, renew the media every 9 to 12 months. Feed every 2 to 3 weeks 1/2 recommended - keep them under enough light to bloom catts. Outside: "Some" take full sunlight til about 1:00 then back off to just very bright light.

Whens the last time you repotted??

[Ross]

If that's the case try my suggested regime above. It's still early enough in Northern Hemisphere to get new gowths (more growths) through good fertilizing and lotsa light. Can you move to a south window? Just a thought. Or can you place under a grow light? For 12-14 hours.

[Tindomul]

No on both accounts of light, but thanks! I will try to water it more often now while the growing season is underway.

[justatypn]

Unique, when you do get these new "3" leaves is it just after you fert??? Sounds like Ross gave you excellent information, keep us updated

[unique562]

I replanted the Oncidium in this pot about 2 months ago. With it being in this pot how often should i water it?

[Ross]

Can't tell for sure, but if it were mine I would water a couple times a week. When you next repot, set the plant lower in the bark so the new roots are covered. I think what is happening is the new roots get too dry long before they reach the growing medium where they can take up the water they need. I don't see any pleating on the new growth, so it isn't getting too dry right now. My best guess right now is too little water and/or fertilizer.

[Charles]

I have one that needed to be near specimen size before it bloomed. I don't know if that plant has ever bloomed. I water mine about once a week sometime once every two weeks in cooler months. When you come out of the cool, more frequent watering seems to promote spikes. But I have mine in a basket.

[lore_tex]

Unique562,
There is some great advice here so I'm sure you're all set. I only wanted to add that I had the same problem as you once because at first I was afraid I might overwater my oncidium, but then I learned by observation that since it was in such a large bark, rock, and charcoal mix medium, it needed to be watered more indeed. I water it everyday in the spring and summer and once a week in the winter. I fertilize it every other week and it's doing great.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by lore_tex

Unique562,
There is some great advice here so I'm sure you're all set. I only wanted to add that I had the same problem as you once because at first I was afraid I might overwater my oncidium, but then I learned by observation that since it was in such a large bark, rock, and charcoal mix medium, it needed to be watered more indeed. I water it everyday in the spring and summer and once a week in the winter. I fertilize it every other week and it's doing great.

What I said!