Tolumnia calochila

[estación seca]

My roots have stayed healthy, I think because I water and soak them a lot. They dry quickly. By the way, the tiny T. variegata didn't grow at all until I began spraying frequently with MSU fertilizer at about 40 ppm nitrogen.

[billc]

I bought one of these as oncidium calochilum from Andy about 4 years ago. I keep it in very bright light, about 6 in below a T5HO fixture. I dunk it or give it a good spray most every day. My winter Temps in a grow tent are 73-78 high and 52-55 low. Humidity is 65- 85. It is sending up a spike right now.
Mine flowers about twice a year and if you leave the stalk it will sometime reflower on the same stalk. It is a beautiful vibrant yellow.

Bill

[eddyezekiel]

It's an hard specie to grow. I Have mine since 2012, and it grow very slowly. mine are mounted on fanjan and receive a lot of light, like Brassavola. I water them every days but the roots need to dry between.
Actually in spikes.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by estación seca

My roots have stayed healthy, I think because I water and soak them a lot. They dry quickly. By the way, the tiny T. variegata didn't grow at all until I began spraying frequently with MSU fertilizer at about 40 ppm nitrogen.

I believe this species has pretty intense drought tolerance. It wouldn't surprise to learn that it is intolerant of excess fertilizer, so don't spray too much! I'm curious to see it bloom.

[eddyezekiel]

I feed them like my Cattleya, but I think you're right, less is surely better.

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by isurus79

I believe this species has pretty intense drought tolerance. It wouldn't surprise to learn that it is intolerant of excess fertilizer, so don't spray too much! I'm curious to see it bloom.

Which species do you mean has pretty intense drought tolerance... calochila, variegata or velutina?

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Originally Posted by u bada

Well, now the broughtonia sanguinea is looking pretty light stressed in the same spot, but it's been warm here, so guess it'll go outside where it'll get direct morning light and dapple light rest of day....

Yes, I'd think it's warm enough outside now. Caribbean nights are cool, so your sunny days and cool nights now should be fine. I wouldn't put anything in full sun.

Originally Posted by u bada

...you'll have to excuse me, but what exactly does a "stiff" breeze feel like? ;P

Whole trees swaying, umbrellas blown over. You've been at the beach for a strong onshore breeze, haven't you? Surfers don't like it... makes the crests fall over prematurely.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by u bada

you'll have to excuse me, but what exactly does a "stiff" breeze feel like? ;P

Hair flowing in the breeze!!

Originally Posted by estación seca

Which species do you mean has pretty intense drought tolerance... calochila, variegata or velutina?

Tolu calochila