Twinkle Pink Profusion advice…

[lambo1972]

Would it also help to put a topping of sphagnum moss on top of the bark mix to retain moisture and/or some humidity? Would this help all my oncidiums? Thank you!

[estación seca]

A sphagnum moss topping might help, yes. You need to make sure it doesn't build up mineral deposits over time from evaporating wster. Be sure when repotting to set the plants at the proper level in the medium, with all the roots in the medium.

[Waterdog111]

I had interest in this thread because I just recieved a small Oncidium Gold Dust, which it says is a sister orchid to the Twinkle. It’s in a very small pot.

[Roberta]

Actually, Onc. Twinkle is one parent of Onc Gold Dust. Onc Twinkle = Onc. cheirophorum x Onc. sotoanum . Onc Gold Dust = Onc. Twinkle x Onc cheirophorum - so has another "dose" of the charming little species Onc. chirophorum. Lots of flowers on a small plant.

[estación seca]

Without more information, I would say, don't repot it yet. Tiny to small Oncs. are really set back if repotted at the wrong time or if the medium is removed too compulsively.

[Waterdog111]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Actually, Onc. Twinkle is one parent of Onc Gold Dust. Onc Twinkle = Onc. cheirophorum x Onc. sotoanum . Onc Gold Dust = Onc. Twinkle x Onc cheirophorum - so has another "dose" of the charming little species Onc. chirophorum. Lots of flowers on a small plant.

Do you know where I might be able to see the blooms for my plant?
Thanks

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Waterdog111

Do you know where I might be able to see the blooms for my plant?
Thanks

Check out orchidroots.com

Search for Oncidium Gold Dust, you will find a photo of the hybrid, and also photos of the parents.

Oncidium Gold Dust

[Waterdog111]

Wonderful, thanks, Roberta

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by Waterdog111

Do you know where I might be able to see the blooms for my plant?
Thanks

Here ya go.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxfjsRxQ/20231106-114515.jpg

[Waterdog111]

Thanks Dusty, that was a great picture too.
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