Oncidium phymatochilum

[Maryanne]

Hello Jungle Jo:
That is beautiful! Congratulations... I also have one in the not yet large enough to bloom stage - several years old. It was a "freebie' in an order for other orchids- a total surprise. Mine is doing well, grown cool, and in a clay pot so far. I notice yours is in a basket. . Any advice or comments on keeping this species happy is welcome : -)
Obrigada! (Thanks!)
Maryanne in gray, chilly Massachusetts

[JungleJo]

Originally Posted by Maryanne

Hello Jungle Jo:
That is beautiful! Congratulations... I also have one in the not yet large enough to bloom stage - several years old. It was a "freebie' in an order for other orchids- a total surprise. Mine is doing well, grown cool, and in a clay pot so far. I notice yours is in a basket. . Any advice or comments on keeping this species happy is welcome : -)
Obrigada! (Thanks!)
Maryanne in gray, chilly Massachusetts

I think a basket improves growing conditions of almost any plant. I don't treat it any special way, I would say typical Oncidium care. I think this is more cold and shade tolerant than many others. I've tried having it more exposed to light and got the leaves so purple that some gave up so I moved it to a more protected place. They're back to green again since.