Description

 

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🌼 Oncidium Orchid Care (Dancing Lady Orchid) – For Alan’s Garden

🌱 Light

• Bright, indirect light is best.
• Morning sun is good; avoid harsh afternoon sun (can burn leaves).
• Leaves should be light green—dark green means too little light.

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💦 Watering

• Oncidiums like to dry slightly between waterings.
• In Kochi climate:
  • Summer: Water every 3–4 days.
  • Rainy season: Water only when the top media feels dry.
  • Winter: Every 5–6 days.
• Use filtered or rainwater if possible.

Warning: Overwatering causes root rot very quickly.

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🌡 Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature:
  • Day: 22–30°C
  • Night: 18–22°C
• Humidity: 50–70%
• Keep good airflow to prevent fungal problems.

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🌸 Fertilizer

• Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar).
• Feed once every 10–15 days during active growth.
• During flowering, switch to high potassium (example 10-30-20).

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🪴 Potting Mix

Use a mix that drains fast:

• Medium orchid bark
• • Coco chips
• • Perlite
• • A little sphagnum moss

Repot every 1.5–2 years or when the pot is full of pseudobulbs.

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🍃 Common Problems

🔸 Wrinkled pseudobulbs

→ Underwatering or damaged roots.

🔸 Brown leaf tips

→ Low humidity or salts in water.

🔸 No flowering

→ Not enough light.

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🌼 Blooming Tips

• Give bright, indirect sunlight.
• Maintain temperature difference between day & night.
• Don’t overpot—small tight pots trigger blooming.

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