Oncidium repotting

[tarev]

Just step up your watering now. There was a time one of my Onc was left in a container with no drainage for 3 days, the plant did not pout..it enjoyed actually. Wrinkly bulbs plumped a bit, though not as before..it certainly opened my eyes just how much water they can take.

[Atzau]

Originally Posted by james mickelso

...Once the plant gets large you can cut it into smaller newer groups of pbulbs and plant them together. Then watch you friends swoon with envy.

i sure do hope I'll get it to that point! right now I'm just trying to keep it alive!

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[Atzau]

Originally Posted by tarev

Just step up your watering now. There was a time one of my Onc was left in a container with no drainage for 3 days, the plant did not pout..it enjoyed actually. Wrinkly bulbs plumped a bit, though not as before..it certainly opened my eyes just how much water they can take.

i may have to try that..step up the watering that is... I do tend to underwater...

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[Atzau]

Update! .....It took 4 months but i think my oncidium is bouncing back really well... The two new growths are growing nicely and even the old pbs are plumping back up! Didn't expect that to happen!

[My Green Pets]

Congratulations, those roots are phenomenal!

[james mickelso]

A lesson to those who aspire to grow good oncids. See how easy they are? Nice plant and good growing.

[Atzau]

Thank you CW! Looking back at the old pictures, I'm totally blown away from how this orchid has persevered through all the crap I've put it through... After killing off all it's roots, it's still managed to grow the two new existing shoots into pbulbs (though very small) and from those new pbulbs grow two more new large shoots. All within just four months! Totally amazes me how tough these plants can be. And people always say how hard orchids are to grow! So far, they are the only plants (outdoor and house) that I manage to keep alive!

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Originally Posted by james mickelso

A lesson to those who aspire to grow good oncids. See how easy they are? Nice plant and good growing.

Thanks James. The plant deserves all the credit on this one!

[blackvine]

Atzau, great recovery and amazing roots - GOOD GROWING!

[silken]

That plant looks thrilled with it's new pot! Congrats!

[Atzau]

Update:

So, after a cat attack (can't keep those cats out of anything... Even barricaded rooms) and a few snipped leaf tops, a few more months of nurturing... And i end up with these! Whoopee! Can't seen to kill this plant! And thank goodness for that!



Can't wait for it to be in full bloom! First time I've bloomed this plant!