Oncidium sphacelatum finally bloomed

[Jeff214]

I've had this oncidium for a few years, growing indoors. This is the first year I've put it outside and apparently it finds it agreeable.

I let the spike grow freely... rambling on top of my other orchids. Now... a tangled droopy mess. I think I'll stalk these next time. If only I had space to let it arch nicely. Definitely not an apartment patio grower!

[neophyte]

it's still lovely! do you think there's still a way to stake them or are the spikes pretty stiff?

[Jeff214]

It's flexible enough but difficult to stake it from the small pot at that curvature. Maybe Lowe's will have thin metal rods I can use...