Confirm Onc. Twinkle? Also, mystery Onc.

[Leafmite]

The Oncidium family is very large and many look almost identical. It is impossible to know what you have unless it is confirmed by the vendor. I think it is very unfair that orchids are sold without labels but, unfortunately, it happens far too often.
Unless you plan to have your orchids judged, the only drawback of not having a name is if the orchid dies and you would really like to replace it. I had a favorite noID Dendrobium that was fussy about its roots and that the kids knocked over one too many times. I wish I could replace it but I have no idea what it was.
If it is important to you to have names for your orchids, you will need to start buying them from places that label them. Otherwise, just enjoy their beauty and realize that when you really like an orchid, the name doesn't matter.

[Reeses]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

Otherwise, just enjoy their beauty and realize that when you really like an orchid, the name doesn't matter.

Thanks, Leafmite, that's so true! Ordinarily I wouldn't try to ID a NOID because of how difficult it is, but in this case I was 95% sure I knew what I had. I'm glad I asked though! Because now I'm not so sure I have bought from vendors who label their plants, and I love knowing what exactly I have! That doesn't mean I love my poor orphan NOIDS any less!