short flower stems

[kfelice]

I'm relatively new to the orchid world. Have grown the phalaenopsis orchids for several years and have OK luck with them. Sometimes they bloom, sometimes they don't. A few years back, I wanted to try something new and bought an oncidium orchid. The first year I had it, it never bloomed.
Last year it bloomed but the stems were real short and hidden in the foliage. This year I was surprised to see a flower again but as before it was very short and not visible until up close. What seems to be my problem? The plant looks healthy.

[trdyl]

Welcome to OB!

So what is the name of the Oncidium in question? Not all will have long spikes. But knowing what it is is a good place to start for others to answer your question.

[The Orchid Boy]

Yes, the name would help. Most oncidiums I know of have spikes that are very tall and visible.