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alexharisiadis 03-04-2017 06:18 PM

Help with Oncidium 'Big Shot'
 
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Hey gang, I could use some help with my oncidium. A while ago it started losing leaves somewhat rapidly, but also stabilized and threw up a somewhat stunted pbulb.

I was out of my apartment for the last 10 days due to a family matter and when I came back in today, some of the older leaves had started to yellow. Please see the attached photo.

The plant is in a southern exposure next to my catts and psychopsis. Is there anything to worry about or Ian mundo plant simply suffering from a hypochondriac owner? Thanks!

estación seca 03-04-2017 10:45 PM

If the whole plant is showing in the photo, the pot is WAY too big, and the plant is probably staying too wet. I would put a plant that size in about a 3" / 7.5cm diameter pot. There should just be room for 2 - 3 more growths on the outside of the plant.

alexharisiadis 03-05-2017 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by estación seca (Post 834500)
If the whole plant is showing in the photo, the pot is WAY too big, and the plant is probably staying too wet. I would put a plant that size in about a 3" / 7.5cm diameter pot. There should just be room for 2 - 3 more growths on the outside of the plant.

Indeed that is the whole plant, and interesting! I would never have thought that is the issue. By putting it in a smaller pot, will the media dry up quicker and keep the plant from staying too wet?

rbarata 03-05-2017 08:51 AM

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By putting it in a smaller pot, will the media dry up quicker and keep the plant from staying too wet?
Yes, as long as you don't water it more than you do now.

alexharisiadis 03-05-2017 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rbarata (Post 834537)
Yes, as long as you don't water it more than you do now.

Understood. Fantastic, thank you all so much for the helpful advice!


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