Oncidium Twinkle Fragrance Fantasy: Another Oncidium hybrid. This one produces a
strong and spicy vanilla scent
. Phalaenopsis violacea: This small beautiful orchid is said to emit a spicy cinnamon smell.
How do you grow twinkle orchids?
- Lighting: Partial to full shade, no direct sunlight.
- Watering: Water just before plant starts to dry out, soaking soil, but draining any excess water to avoid root rot.
- Fertilizer: Monthly when flowering, every few months otherwise.
How do you grow Oncidium Twinkle?
Plant the orchid in a
special orchid mix that contains fir bark and peat moss
. Normal fertilizer won’t provide the protection and nutrients that a Twinkle orchid needs. Use a 3-inch pot with a hole in the bottom to allow excess water to drain out.
How long do Oncidium Twinkle flowers last?
IDENTIFY ONCIDIUM TWINKLE ORCHID PLANT
Oncidium Twinkle are easy to grow, compact growth, profuse flowering, relatively disease free, and in a range of colors. This hybrid can bloom at any time of the year, especially preferring the autumn period. Duration of flowering
at least one month
.
How do you grow Oncidium?
Firm the medium around the roots
. Keep humidity high and the potting medium dry until new roots form. Equitant and mule-ear oncidiums, as well as other fleshy-leaved or large-rooted plants, can be grown on slabs of cork bark or tree fern or in pots filled with a coarse, well-drained medium such as charcoal.
Are Oncidium orchids easy to grow?
Oncidium orchids are
fast-growing and easy to cultivate
. Well cared for plants put out new bulbs all the time, forming large clumps. Simply break them apart into divisions of three or so. You may not even need tools to do it!
Are Oncidium orchids hard to grow?
Oncidium orchids are among the most popular flowers so many plant growers wish to know how to take care of them. They are
often described as temperamental and difficult to grow
. However, with proper care, it’s possible to grow them relatively easily.
Are all Oncidium fragrant?
Many are pleasantly fragrant
, but fragrance reports have ranged from markedly unpleasant (like cat pee) to some plants having no fragrance at all. Oncidium Sunlight ‘Hilo Honey’-A large yellow-flowered hybrid scented like honey/vanilla.
Which orchid smells the best?
- Oncidium sotoanum. …
- Oncidium Sharry Baby. …
- Oncidium Twinkle Fantasy. …
- Phalaenopsis violacea. …
- Phragmepedium schlimii. cherry, raspberry, strawberry mix.
- Rhynchostylis Gigantea. Strong spicy citrus.
- Vanilla planifolia. Vanilla.
- Zygopetalum. Hyacinth, jasmine, baby powder.
How do you care for Oncidium Twinkle?
Irrigate Oncidium Twinkle until excess water flows out of the drainage holes. Hydrate the plant again in the same manner whenever the soil dries to a depth of 1 inch. Increase irrigation frequency if the plant shrivels. Feed the
plant an orchid fertilizer every other week
while it is actively growing.
When should I repot twinkle Oncidium?
Twinkle is a “thin root” Oncidium, so it will require regular watering. My experience is that they “sulk” when repotted. They also like to be pot bound, so use the smallest possible pot. I would not repot
until the media starts to break down or the plant outgrows its pot
.
How often do you water Oncidium?
A good general rule is that Oncidiums with thicker roots and leaves will not need to be watered as frequently as those with thinner leaves. Plants should be watered thoroughly with lukewarm to
room temperature water every two to ten days
, when the planting media is half dry.
When should I repot Oncidium?
Potting: Repot Oncidiums
at least every two years
. As a general rule, repot them when the new shoot is two to three inches tall or when new roots appear. All the old mix should be removed from the roots and any dead roots should be removed. If dividing, keep the divisions in clumps of three to five mature bulbs.
What do Oncidium orchids look like?
The most common oncidium grow well under normal indoor conditions. They have
large pseudobulbs
(a bulbous thickened area of the stem) that come up from a mass of thin white roots. The large leaves can get up to 2 feet long and emerge from the pseudobulbs. The oncidium flowers in fall.
What is the best potting mix for Oncidium orchids?
7-Best Potting Media for Oncidiums
Oncidiums are finely-rooted orchids. Use a potting mix that allows water to flow freely through the mix and provides air to the roots. Many Oncidiums are tightly packed in potting material that does not promote long-term health. The potting mix that I use and trust is by
Bonsai Jack
.
