Transitioning a Burrageara to S/H

[Khalexa]

Originally Posted by Salixx

Hello!

I grow my Twinkle using Semi-hydro and it loves it. I think it's a great method for Oncidium types. You don't have to worry about over watering and you don't have to worry about media break down. I would definitely check it out.

I'm trying to transition all of my orchids to semi-hydro. This is so stressful, as I'm not an orchid expert, but have been trying to inform myself as much as I can on this process. I recently purchased a bare root Burrageara Francine 'Fran's Jewels' and thought I'd go ahead and put her in SH as well. It sits in an area that gets good morning light, but not direct. I don't know anything about growing these orchids, I'm sorry.

Anyway, the leaves are yellowing and I don't see any new growth yet. This was just planted on 6/3. Do you have any suggestions? I'm scared to wait too long, but then I'm a "hoverer". LOL

I'm trying to figure out how to insert pics right now. The others I tried to put in were GIGANTIC.




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I can't figure it out. Anyway, this is the link to the pics...

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I'm sorry I'm such a noob.

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Originally Posted by Khalexa

I'm trying to transition all of my orchids to semi-hydro. This is so stressful, as I'm not an orchid expert, but have been trying to inform myself as much as I can on this process. I recently purchased a bare root Burrageara Francine 'Fran's Jewels' and thought I'd go ahead and put her in SH as well. It sits in an area that gets good morning light, but not direct. I don't know anything about growing these orchids, I'm sorry.

Anyway, the leaves are yellowing and I don't see any new growth yet. This was just planted on 6/3. Do you have any suggestions? I'm scared to wait too long, but then I'm a "hoverer". LOL

Welcome to the Orchid Board!

It would be better to start a new thread. More people will notice it. Perhaps a moderator can move your post.

People need to make 5 posts before they can post photos.

Hovering is a problem with orchids. They move slowly.

Moving to S/H should be done only when the plant is making new roots, or about to make new roots. Fortunately most Oncidium hybrids are continuously making new growth. Your plant will soon make new growth and roots. If you take good care of it, there is a good chance it will bloom on the new growth.

There is an entire semihydroponics forum here, and an Oncidium forum. Burrageara is a genus name for hybrids involving genera related to Oncidium.. From the left yellow menu click on Forums and scroll down to find it. The inventor of S/H posts here with the username Ray.

[Khalexa]

Thank you so much for your patience and your information!! I know that orchids are my way of learning patience. I just worry a lot and don't want to be the cause of anything dying. *lol*

I appreciate the instruction on the board practices too. I'll do my best to not be a complete idiot here.

EDIT: OH I've been following First Ray's site and devouring the info there. I've also purchased some of the nutrients he has on that site!! How exciting!

Thanks again!!!

[camille1585]

Hi Khalexa, I've moved your post and it's responses to their very own thread in the S/H forum. Please let me know if your prefer a different title.

Usually it's better to start your own thread if you have a question, since people are more likely to see it. By reviving the old thread, people have to first read the beginning of the thread and they might stop reading before getting to your post.

[Ray]

Our desert-dwelling friend is quite right about timing being important, but if you’ve already put a plant in S/H, the key to success is keeping the plant as stress-free as possible.

Burrageara is a complex hybrid involving cochlioda, miltonia, odontoglossum and oncidium. At least two of the genera tend to be fairly cool growers, but without knowing the specific hybrid, it’s hard to say what that particular plant will prefer.

For the time being, I’d keep it in maximum humidity and moderate, indirect light, at moderate temperatures, as cooling tends to discourage root growth.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Ray

Burrageara is a complex hybrid involving cochlioda, miltonia, odontoglossum and oncidium. At least two of the genera tend to be fairly cool growers, but without knowing the specific hybrid, it’s hard to say what that particular plant will prefer.

I didn't put the full name in the thread title, but the OP writes in her post that it's a Burrageara Francine 'Fran's Jewels'.

[Khalexa]

Originally Posted by Ray

Our desert-dwelling friend is quite right about timing being important, but if you’ve already put a plant in S/H, the key to success is keeping the plant as stress-free as possible.

Burrageara is a complex hybrid involving cochlioda, miltonia, odontoglossum and oncidium. At least two of the genera tend to be fairly cool growers, but without knowing the specific hybrid, it’s hard to say what that particular plant will prefer.

For the time being, I’d keep it in maximum humidity and moderate, indirect light, at moderate temperatures, as cooling tends to discourage root growth.

Thanks so much. I'll try to find a good spot for it to try to survive.. ack! Poor thing! This whole process is scary, but after seeing how well orchids can do in S/H on your site, I got overly excited. 😊 But anyway, it's a Burrageara Fran's Jewels.

Originally Posted by camille1585

Hi Khalexa, I've moved your post and it's responses to their very own thread in the S/H forum. Please let me know if your prefer a different title.

Usually it's better to start your own thread if you have a question, since people are more likely to see it. By reviving the old thread, people have to first read the beginning of the thread and they might stop reading before getting to your post.

Thanks a lot! I have to admit I'm not a pro at posting in forums, but with people like you around, hopefully I won't mess up in here much longer. I'm so glad to be here, and thanks for having me!

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Khalexa

This whole process is scary, but after seeing how well orchids can do in S/H on your site, I got overly excited. 😊 But anyway, it's a Burrageara Fran's Jewels.

One person's success has absolutely no bearing on another's. "Semi-Hydro only covers inert medium and water delivery, while there are MANY more, much more important cultural parameters that determine how successful you'll be growing any plant.

Oncostelopsis [Osp.] Fran's Jewels (Oncostele Jacks Alive x Oncidopsis Francine) - thank taxonomists for the reclassification - prefers low- to medium light levels (shade to dappled light at most) and intermediate temps. Ought to be pretty good as a house plant.

[Khalexa]

Excellent. Thank you very much, Ray.

I moved her to the warming tray and she's in the dark. I guess it's kinda like when you have a sick kid -- quiet, dark and hydration.

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Ummm... what do you mean by "in the dark?" In the light Ray mentioned your hand should cast at least an indistinct shadow on the plant. This might be next to a window that never gets direct sun; a window lightly shaded by trees; or, near a sunny window, but just beyond the area where the sun's rays fall.