Oncidium Care and Growing Tips

Here are some tips for Oncidium care:

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Oncidiums are very pretty orchids and ones that will give lots of pleasure to see them grow. They are found in the Andes Mountain range and can grow anywhere from the tropics at the bottom of the mountain to the tops.

Light: these orchids need bright light, either indirect or direct but not the midday sun which can burn them. If growing indoors place near a South facing window.

Water: when the plants are getting ready to bloom and during the blooming season keep them moist but not wet. Once the growing season is completed then once a week should do.

Fertilize: use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) during the when not starting to bloom. When the orchid plant is starting to bloom use one higher in phosphorous to encourage blooming.

Remember to use the fertilizer half strength, "weakly, weekly.

Potting: this needs to be re-potted only about every other year and this should be done in the spring after blooms are gone.

Temperature: Oncidiums are considered intermediate temperature orchids. That is they can with stand temps to 55 degrees and highs of mid 80s. If there is enough humidity, even up to 90 degrees.

Humidity: Oncidiums like most orchids prefer a humid enviroment, around 50 - 60%. 

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