**Oncidiums**

[lotis146]

Well done, these are fabulous! I almost got Speckled Spire recently at a show, you've made me regret not getting it. Love the Hilo Ablaze too. What's the best thing you think you've done for your Tolumnia? I've got two (not including the two new ones), one currently in bloom, and while they seem to be doing alright they don't grow so fast and crazy as I've heard many say. I'm wondering what best to do to increase its growing though mostly I assume it's the fact that I don't water enough. I do keep it in bright light.

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by lotis146

Well done, these are fabulous! I almost got Speckled Spire recently at a show, you've made me regret not getting it. Love the Hilo Ablaze too. What's the best thing you think you've done for your Tolumnia? I've got two (not including the two new ones), one currently in bloom, and while they seem to be doing alright they don't grow so fast and crazy as I've heard many say. I'm wondering what best to do to increase its growing though mostly I assume it's the fact that I don't water enough. I do keep it in bright light.

Thanks!! The tolumnia is in a 1.5" clay pot without media and drenched everyday under bright light just like a vanda. I almost chucked the speckled spire last year cause the presentation is not very good. Spikes grew sidewards and the flower count is poor but i wasn't really giving it all it needs so im to blame on that. I paid attention to it this time and rewarded me with great blooms and an erect spike! Sometimes we just need to own it instead of blaming the plant lol