Dancing lady, shifting!

[TiffanyP]

The first is next to my Milt to compare size.

The second is just a close up

The third...its a different Oncs all together. very large blooms but small in size. Pbulbs are small like my others on this forum.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by TiffanyP

The first is next to my Milt to compare size.

The second is just a close up

The third...its a different Oncs all together. very large blooms but small in size. Pbulbs are small like my others on this forum.

They're all lovely! that last one could be a Wilsonara, tho they don't all have the same shape and size (I have one with largish, full blooms, but is the only Wils. I have seen that looks that way)

[TiffanyP]

Its funny, because I have not seen any that look like this since and it was actually my first Oncidium. It made me break my Phal obsession. It was always about 70 percent chance I'd make a Phal mad transferring it and 30 percent chance I wouldn't. I found its total opposite with my Oncidium alliance. I went back to that same store and left with Oncidiums again instead of Phals. Failed my first Zygo, didn't kill it but lost my blooms...after experiencing how resilient pbulb orchids are I find its so much more rewarding with pbulb orchids. Though I do wish it was different with Phals, but I fail more Times than succeed. I have not lost one of my Oncidium alliance. Just Phals.

[Trini Kjeldz]

i found a Sharry Baby in a neighbours yard....seems small and healthy except was grown in shade for years......it flowered with a 4 inch spike wit 4 blooms(what a shame).......any suggestions or is it permanently stunted????

[TiffanyP]

I would wait for these senior members to help you. They are wonderful. I am a total newbie with Oncidiums myself. Any Phal questions I can help.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Trini Kjeldz

i found a Sharry Baby in a neighbours yard....seems small and healthy except was grown in shade for years......it flowered with a 4 inch spike wit 4 blooms(what a shame).......any suggestions or is it permanently stunted????

I would guess it needs something it's not getting - could be more light, fertilizer. Or could be lack of good roots from either too much or not enough water. Are the pbulbs plump and big? Does the new growth foliage come in smooth or is it pleated?

[Trini Kjeldz]

it is healthy in every aspect..thats why i asked if it is stunted.....looks like a miniature..psudos swollen and leaves healthy....i think its the light and fert cuz its a weird light green color and i kno plants on deep shade shud be dark green...maybe nitrogen deficiency...ill rectify all dis soon enuff

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by TiffanyP

Its funny, because I have not seen any that look like this since and it was actually my first Oncidium. It made me break my Phal obsession. It was always about 70 percent chance I'd make a Phal mad transferring it and 30 percent chance I wouldn't. I found its total opposite with my Oncidium alliance. I went back to that same store and left with Oncidiums again instead of Phals. Failed my first Zygo, didn't kill it but lost my blooms...after experiencing how resilient pbulb orchids are I find its so much more rewarding with pbulb orchids. Though I do wish it was different with Phals, but I fail more Times than succeed. I have not lost one of my Oncidium alliance. Just Phals.

I still struggle growing Phals, and have had much more success with Onc alliance, and other orchids with pbulbs also - they have the stored resources to use should you muck things up badly