No bloom on Miltondium,Brassia or Mclra

[Anne McGee]

These ordhids have lots of green growth. They go outside from April-October in Wilmington, NC.They are inside in south window. I bought them in bloom in spring of 2016,
How should I treat them to get them to re-bloom?

[rbarata]

I bought them in bloom in spring of 2016

This tells me that, probably, Spring is their blooming season.

[estación seca]

Of those, I only have grown Brassias. Are you fertilizing? Does the new growth emerge with smooth leaves, or does it have pleating across the width of the new leaves as it grows?

[MrHappyRotter]

As long as they've gotten enough light and they're in good health, they'll probably bloom this year. Many of the common Oncidium alliance plants bloom most heavily in the spring or fall. So, if they don't spike up by April or May, your plants might be waiting for October or November. Also, depending on how they were grown at the nursery, and their age, it's possible they might take a year off, so don't lose hope.

[Anne McGee]

Originally Posted by rbarata

This tells me that, probably, Spring is their blooming season.

Thanks for the replies. My only question is should I be fertilizing in the winter? Anne

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Originally Posted by estación seca

Of those, I only have grown Brassias. Are you fertilizing? Does the new growth emerge with smooth leaves, or does it have pleating across the width of the new leaves as it grows?

No pleating, so I think they are getting enough water.

---------- Post added at 01:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 PM ----------

Originally Posted by MrHappyRotter

As long as they've gotten enough light and they're in good health, they'll probably bloom this year. Many of the common Oncidium alliance plants bloom most heavily in the spring or fall. So, if they don't spike up by April or May, your plants might be waiting for October or November. Also, depending on how they were grown at the nursery, and their age, it's possible they might take a year off, so don't lose hope.

Yes, I yes I got too far ahead. Thanks.

[estación seca]

Fertilize if the plants are in growth, at any time of the year.

[snowflake311]

OH orchids. They make you want some make you want YEARS to bloom. I have a Brassia It sadly did not bloom for me this year but I have 3 new big growth. It did bloom for me last year. I stressed it out a bit this year so I am not suprised it did not bloom. Maybe this fall it will.

I got it to bloom last year I kept it outside all summer until it got a spike. I kind of neglected it that year.

Miltonidium I have one of these I also have miltonia, and Onc. Depending on the cross some bloom like clock work for me others don't bloom as well.

I would look into the amount of light the plants get and the amount of time they get light. This plays a big part in getting blooms. Some years they might not bloom.

I just do not think it is time for them to bloom yet. In spring or end of summer will be the time to watch for spikes not now.