small "oncidium"?

[nross]

Someone gave me this very small plant (about 3 inches high) and it's labeled "Oncidium". I wondered if this could be a Tolumnia (think this is part of the oncidium family)?
She gave it to me last fall - this is the first time it's bloomed. Has another spike coming up.
Hope you can identify her. Thanks.

[glengary54]

nross- you are correct, they were once called equitant Oncidiums, they are now Tolumnias. What you have there is a hybrid that will be almost impossible to ID.

[Gage]

Lovely Tolumnia! Looks like Tolumnia Carotene, but I couldn't say for sure.

[Paul Mc]

Yup, it's a Tolumnia! Great colors!

[RosieC]

Gorgeous. Impossibly to get an accurate ID but as long as you know enough to care for it that doesn't really matter. Such a pretty one!

[camille1585]

Yep, it's a cute little Tolumnia! Congrats on getting it to bloom!

[nross]

Thank you everyone for your help. I can't believe how wonderfully these tolumnia are doing. All have numerous healthy roots and this particular one is getting another spike. I was a little afraid when I got them.
This is in a clear pot and the other three are on a small branch from our yard.

[Allycatz]

I love Tolumnias! Don't cut the flower spikes until they are obviously dead - mine just finished blooming and it re-bloomed three times off of the same spikes. Enjoy!

[nross]

Thanks so much for telling me about reblooming. I had no idea. I really appreciate it. Still amazed that they are doing so well and may try to get more when it's warmer.

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by Allycatz

I love Tolumnias! Don't cut the flower spikes until they are obviously dead - mine just finished blooming and it re-bloomed three times off of the same spikes. Enjoy!

I didn't know that. Thanks for the information. I've always cut the spikes off but won't do it anymore.