Looking for informaion on Oncidium twinkle

[cluelessmidwesterner]

Being new to orchids, I have been considering getting a Oncidium twinkle and have been reading on the net the information that is available.

But I know that everything you read is dependent on who is doing the article. For an experienced orchid grower, it may indeed be an easy plant to cultivate.

So I am asking for opinions on the good, the bad and possibly the ugly points on growing one. Is it an easy orchid to care for - yes I know it depends on environment but is it fairly forgiving or is it in reality a fussbudget? (Not something a newbie should try)

I was considering putting it into semi-hydro or is this a no go (again I understand everything is relative). Will it require a grow mat to keep the root zone warm like the Phals?

Does it have a rest period?

From what I read it stays small. Is that correct? Will it need to summer out of doors once the warm weather of spring comes around or will it be happy sitting on a window sill indoors all the time?

Is there a good place (since there are no local orchid growers/shows available) to purchase one?