New Oncidium Twinkle Repotting Question

[RandomGemini]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

Twinkle is a "thin root" Oncidium, so it will require regular watering. My experience is that they "sulk" when repotted. They also like to be pot bound, so use the smallest possible pot. I would not repot until the media starts to break down or the plant outgrows its pot. And only repot when new growth is evident as this will help the plant reestablish itself in the new media in the shortest possible time.

So it looks good as is to me. I would not repot.

Agreed. I have one of these also and am waiting for the new pbulbs to start putting out some roots before I repot it. The roots on this plant are super fine and will need to be handled delicately. If it's in bloom, I would definitely leave it alone. Repotting would probably cause it to drop all of its flowers.

[Vanda lover]

Originally Posted by RandomGemini

Agreed. I have one of these also and am waiting for the new pbulbs to start putting out some roots before I repot it. The roots on this plant are super fine and will need to be handled delicately. If it's in bloom, I would definitely leave it alone. Repotting would probably cause it to drop all of its flowers.

I also agree. I repotted mine in the spring when it had finished blooming and was starting to grow. Mine didn't sulk but took off growing quickly. I have my 2 in coconut chips with perlite and they love it.