Heaven Scent Redolence possible flower spike...

[lambo1972]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Looks very healthy. If it were my plant, I would use smaller bark since these want to stay a bit damp. But those are great new roots. And the time to repot is when you see new roots. Usually new roots and new growth go together. (So not by the calendar, let the plant tell you) I don't think there is any rush to repot - wait until the flowers are done - but do make sure to keep it watered - should never dry out.

Thank you! I do have some REPOTME oncidium small bark mix that I was planning on repotting with! And I water my oncidiums twice a week which in my house seems about right. They are just about dry every 3-4 days. They all seem to be doing well and growing. Hopefully they'll bloom!

[Roberta]

Is it bloom now? I was thinking it was from the photo. If not, just watch for the new growth and new roots and repot when you get a chance. It actually looks like it's making new roots now, but you can see better than is possible in a picture.

[lambo1972]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Is it bloom now? I was thinking it was from the photo. If not, just watch for the new growth and new roots and repot when you get a chance. It actually looks like it's making new roots now, but you can see better than is possible in a picture.

It is not in bloom. I'll probably repot soon or in a month or so. It looks hastily planted in a random bark. It's in a black pot. Not a fan of that. I like clear so I can see roots...

[lambo1972]

Hello again Roberta! You mentioned this earlier in this thread but I just want to make sure...So a finer bark oncidium mix would be best for this orchid, the Heaven Scent Redolence? I also have a Twinkle Pink Profusion that came planted in moss which is not my favorite.
I have read that fine rooted orchids prefer fine orchid bark mix. I have repotme oncidium mix. Would you suggest that for these two orchids? I also have a phal mix...Thank you as always!
JML

Originally Posted by Roberta

Is it bloom now? I was thinking it was from the photo. If not, just watch for the new growth and new roots and repot when you get a chance. It actually looks like it's making new roots now, but you can see better than is possible in a picture.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by lambo1972

Hello again Roberta! You mentioned this earlier in this thread but I just want to make sure...So a finer bark oncidium mix would be best for this orchid, the Heaven Scent Redolence? I also have a Twinkle Pink Profusion that came planted in moss which is not my favorite.
I have read that fine rooted orchids prefer fine orchid bark mix. I have repotme oncidium mix. Would you suggest that for these two orchids? I also have a phal mix...Thank you as always!
JML

The finer bark is best for the Oncidiums. I do like bark better than sphagnum. I'm not familiar with the specifics of the repotme mix, but I suspect that it does retain a bit of water, which is what Oncidiums need. They don't like to be soggy, but should never dry out. The Phal mix probably dries faster - which is what Phals want, but the more water-retentive mix is better for the Oncidiums.