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Old 11-14-2007, 08:40 AM
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Will somebody PLEASE tell me how to grow an Oncidium?!?!?! I can't grow one to save my life, and I have done everything! I think that little devil does poorly just to spite me! (If my plant had a face, it would totally look like this: ) When is their flowering season? How much light? Watering? Feeding? Any other tips or tricks? THANKS!!!!!
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Will somebody PLEASE tell me how to grow an Oncidium?!?!?! I can't grow one to save my life, and I have done everything! I think that little devil does poorly just to spite me! (If my plant had a face, it would totally look like this: ) When is their flowering season? How much light? Watering? Feeding? Any other tips or tricks? THANKS!!!!!

Mine are setting buds now and or about to open it's first flowers this year. Small ones, "Carnival Costume". Mine get bright light, early morning or late afternoon sun only, I let them dry out between waterings. I feed them during the growing season every other watering. Miracle grow.

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I have a hard time with them too , especially when they are re potted so I don't re pot About the light it depends on what type it is mine gets bright , right now it is in spike also the Tolumnia's aka Oncidium mentioned in the above post Gin
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