Single oncidium bulb

[devraj]

Hi.

I was given a single oncidium bulb. I would like to know if I have any chance of success in trying to grow the bulb into an orchid. If so, what is the best thing to do.

Thanks for your help.

[rbarata]

What are your conditions right now? Temp, humidity, etc...

Maybe you can take a look at this thread...there are several techniques on how to do it but I guess it all depends on the condition of the pbulb. Can you post a photo?

[bil]

I assume it is special, if it was given to you. The smaller the bit of a plant you get, the longer it will be to flower, and the more TLC it will need.

Were it not special, in your shoes I would bin it and buy a decent specimen.

[Ray]

Set up a tray of perlite, moisten it, and barely nestle the base of the pseudobulb into it. Keep the perlite moist, and as soon as it sprouts new roots - which may happen before of after new growth emerges - pot it up in whatever you're comfortable with.

[devraj]

Here are the pics of the bulbs before I posted on this forum.