Oncidium Jairak Fragrant #283

Oncidiums, also known as Dancing Lady, are popular indoor orchids. They have large sprays of highly modified ruffled flowers with dozens of blooms. There are actually several hundred recognized Oncidium species, they are readily hybridized, so new varieties are regularly introduced.

The most common Oncidium orchids 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. They typically flower in autumn.

The dancing lady orchids are known to be tropical plants. Meaning that it could only best thrive and tolerate conditions where the temperature is on 15-30 C.These recommended temperatures are enough for the plant to survive and thrive well in the area where it was planted. Oncidium orchids are by nature epiphytic plants that dwell on tree bark rather than in soil, and they favour more sunlight than other orchid genera. Placing them in an east, west, or south-facing window lined with a sheer curtain provides an appropriate amount of light.

Type: Hybrid

Colour: Brown

Fragrance: Yes

Plant Size: Seedling Size

Plant Stage: Seedling

Pot Type: Black Net Pot

Pot Size: 2 inch

Potting Media: Coconut Husk

Growing Conditions: Tropical (Intermedia to Warm)

Growing Level: Moderate

Note: Plant will be delivered without flowers / spikes / buds

Water: Water them in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: They do reasonably well at intermediate temperatures. Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must. 

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: Oncidiums should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix which can hold moisture and can maintain humidity. Media should be as such so that water drains out properly and provides proper aeration.

1. Open the box under the shade (cool area).

2. Keep the plant for rest for at least 12 hrs.

3. Clean the plant and wash them with a fungicide solution and keep spraying the fungicides once in a week.

4. After 15 days you can start spraying fertilizer after every 10 days in growing season (summers) and after every 15 days in dormant season (winter).

5. Repotting is preferred to be done in growing season.

6. Keep checking the growth of new roots which indicates the plants have successfully settled in your location.