Hello Group! My question concerns this plant and its care. I'm
currently giving it about the same amount of light as Onc. Sharry Baby
'Sweet Fragrance' , and watering it when dry. When I first got it over
a year and a half ago (more or less - I was keeping track of my orchids
and Bonsai, but accidently erased the database), I repotted it into my
mix. It quickly outgrew that pot so I moved it up and ever since it
just sits there. I've checked the roots and they look good, but there
hasn't been any new growth over the spring or summer, ps-bulbs or
roots. Since it isn't actually going downhill, I'm guessing it is
sulking.
The Onc. Sharry Baby grows and flowers well.
Is there somthing I'm missing? The temperature is intermediate/warm,
relative humidity is 40% to 60%. I use 1/4 tsp. per gallon of
19-31-17 orchid food, and flush the pot with plain water on a regular
basis,
I'm getting nervous, just a tad, because a Wilsonara I had sulked for a
while but when it started growing again, each new ps-bulb was smaller
than the last, until it died. This Brsdm. isn't doing that - yet.
Just hoping to head it off at the pass. :-)
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on the matter.
Bob Campoli - Philadelphia, Pa.

Bob,

I grow such oncidiinae intergenerics in S/H culture, so they get plenty of
nutrition and never dry out between watering. Diminishing growth size is
often an indicator of insufficient water and food, and don't be deceived
into thinking you should just up the fertilizer concentration and frequency,
as the amount of water has a direct correlation to growth rate.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


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Hello Group! My question concerns this plant and its care. I'm
currently giving it about the same amount of light as Onc. Sharry Baby
'Sweet Fragrance' , and watering it when dry. When I first got it over
a year and a half ago (more or less - I was keeping track of my orchids
and Bonsai, but accidently erased the database), I repotted it into my
mix. It quickly outgrew that pot so I moved it up and ever since it
just sits there. I've checked the roots and they look good, but there
hasn't been any new growth over the spring or summer, ps-bulbs or
roots. Since it isn't actually going downhill, I'm guessing it is
sulking.
The Onc. Sharry Baby grows and flowers well.
Is there somthing I'm missing? The temperature is intermediate/warm,
relative humidity is 40% to 60%. I use 1/4 tsp. per gallon of
19-31-17 orchid food, and flush the pot with plain water on a regular
basis,
I'm getting nervous, just a tad, because a Wilsonara I had sulked for a
while but when it started growing again, each new ps-bulb was smaller
than the last, until it died. This Brsdm. isn't doing that - yet.
Just hoping to head it off at the pass. :-)
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on the matter.
Bob Campoli - Philadelphia, Pa.

On 8 Nov 2005 18:08:59 -0800, "bobc"
wrote:

Hello Group! My question concerns this plant and its care. I'm
currently giving it about the same amount of light as Onc. Sharry Baby
'Sweet Fragrance' , and watering it when dry. When I first got it over
a year and a half ago (more or less - I was keeping track of my orchids
and Bonsai, but accidently erased the database), I repotted it into my
mix. It quickly outgrew that pot so I moved it up and ever since it
just sits there. I've checked the roots and they look good, but there
hasn't been any new growth over the spring or summer, ps-bulbs or
roots. Since it isn't actually going downhill, I'm guessing it is
sulking.

Did you repot twice in succession? Is the new pot and mix
combination the same as the last? I would leave a plant in a pot
if it fills it in 6 months - let it crowd a bit. It will jump
the pot wall and continue if it wants more space. But many like
a secure fit in the pot. That is they do not like unbounded
space. Is this plant getting as much sun as Sharry Baby? In my
experience the Brsdm want sun.
Also Ray has a point about more water to balance that sun and
more food to keep the proportions square. I would try to grow it
in enough light to reduce the leaves to a lighter shade of green.
IF you have a heavy lush green - that is not enough light.

Remember changes in light must be worked up to - Plants like
people can and do sunburn if they are in high light levels and
are not accustomed to it.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Susan Erickson wrote:
Did you repot twice in succession? Is the new pot and mix
combination the same as the last? I would leave a plant in a pot
if it fills it in 6 months - let it crowd a bit. It will jump
the pot wall and continue if it wants more space. But many like
a secure fit in the pot. That is they do not like unbounded
space. Is this plant getting as much sun as Sharry Baby? In my
experience the Brsdm want sun.

Thank you Sue and Ray.
I did repot twice in succession, the mix is bark, and the pot is clay.
The mix is the same as what I used the first time - bark and perlite.
I tend to use rather chunky bark and perlite, I'd guess it'd be medium
sized, because I tend to like watering and have a bit of a heavy hand -
however I always make sure the plant needs watering first.
I use a 1-2-1 (NKP) formula when I feed the plants, at 1/4 tsp/gal. I
get about 4 hours morning sun each clear day, and bright light for
another couple hours.
The Onc. Sharry Baby flowers from each new ps-bulb. I also have a
Christieara in the same window getting somewhat more light (being it's
up against the glass) that also flowers for me (this is it's third
time) - V. (Aer) flabellata x Ascda. Aroonsri Beauty.
I decided to switch Onc. Sharry Baby and Brsdm. Lillian Oka, just to
see what happens.
Although it seems they both get the same amount of light, it's only an
observational assumption.
Thank you both again. I googled images of the Brsdm. and the flowers
look fantastic! I hope I get some on my plant.
Bob Campoli - who noticed the inflorescense beginning on the
Christieara this morning! AND a second one beginning on Neostylis Lou
Sneary!!!