oncidium care info

[Phal grower]

Hi all. I got a little piece of a noid oncidium from a friend. I planted in S/H and it's produced a new growth and roots. Now, I have no experience with oncidiums or S/H. So my question is, now that the p/b is plumping up, what next? I don't think I need to let it dry out in S/H right? So do I discontinue fertilizer? I realize this is still a small plant that won't flower. What would be your next step? I'll post a pic. Thanks.

[Vanda lover]

When the reservoir is empty you water it. It is important to fertilize, but not too heavily in the winter.
Wait until you see that it is established and getting new growth.
The important thing is to be sure it is fertilized in the growing period. If you soaked you s/h media in water that had fertilizer in it, that will likely hold it for a long time

[WhiteRabbit]

Are you sure that's an Oncidium?
They usually have longer and more foliage. A Bulbo perhaps ? (I'm certainly no expert)

[Phal grower]

Thanks for chiming in as I dont really know. It's my best bet ha ha. Something with a p/b. I guess. It's a baby.

[Zoi2]

For S/H you do not want the reservior to dry completely especially if this is a bulbo. It looks like you're doing a great job with your baby, just continue the care.
Joann

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Phal grower

Thanks for chiming in as I dont really know. It's my best bet ha ha. Something with a p/b. I guess. It's a baby.

hehe - maybe post in the identification forum, asking if anyone knows - I don't think it's an Oncidium, but I could be wrong ...

[CTB]

I'll agree its a Bulbo. Like to be moist! medium light, no sun.

[DelawareJim]

I would just continue doing what you're doing. Since it's getting established and actively growing, I wouldn't worry about any sort of rest period.

Cheers.
Jim

[Phal grower]

Sounds good, thanks guys

[Gage]

I vote Oncidium. I have Onc of all sizes, and this definitely looks like a young Onc to me. I think the psb shape is not congruent with Bulbo, but I'm not a Bulbo grower.