Phymatidium tillandsioides watering?

[Fishkeeper]

Ah, gotta love name changes. I like tillandsioides better, too- it looks so much like an air plant, except for the roots. I wonder why that is- coincidence, or some functional reason for the shape?

Tried the NYBG search function, and apparently they no longer have that plant in their collection.

I guess I'll put this little guy in a well-ventilated area and keep its roots lightly moist. Hopefully, if it doesn't like where I put it, I can spot its upset before it gets too far gone.

You've got a nice little specimen there. What kind of schedule does it bloom on?

(Sidenote: I do have this in the correct subsection, right? Doesn't look like an Oncidium relative, but that's what I was reading, and I guess the flowers are a bit towards Oncidium shape.)

[wisdomseeker]

Originally Posted by Fishkeeper

I guess I'll put this little guy in a well-ventilated area and keep its roots lightly moist. Hopefully, if it doesn't like where I put it, I can spot its upset before it gets too far gone.

(Sidenote: I do have this in the correct subsection, right? Doesn't look like an Oncidium relative, but that's what I was reading, and I guess the flowers are a bit towards Oncidium shape.)

That's probably your best bet, especially if humidity levels are good.

My divisions are still small compared to the original mother plant (which was a good size specimen plant). They've been slow growers for me, but do fill in nicely over time. Roots are very fine & thin. Took some time for roots to get established and attach to the mounts. Mine have flowered in late spring, although my mother plant would flower (like clockwork) around late September. Blooms last a couple of weeks and then the flowers start dropping. Mine are grown in 'warmish' temperatures under bright artificial light.

I think you are right about the 'subsection', but not 100% sure. I was under the impression this species was from the oncidiinae subtribe, but I'm just going from some of the things I've read in the past.