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Package- A healthy Dancing Lady Orchid Plant (Without pot)

Plant Description:

Common Name-Dancing Lady Orchid

Scientific Name- Oncidium Sp.

Family- Orchidaceae

Origin- Tropical regions of Central and south America

Dancing lady orchid or Cymbidium is an important orchid species with magnificent blooms. The dancing lady orchid comes in various colours including yellow, orange, pink, red, white, burgundy etc. It is a popular choice for cut flowers and widely grown as potted plants, brings beauty and charm to any space.

Growing Conditions-

Oncidium and Cattleya do have almost similar growing conditions-

1.Potting Mix- Royal Orchid Potting Mix composed of Pine Bark, Charcoal, Pumice Rock, Leca Balls, Orchid Antifungal and Orchid Fertilizer is ideal for Oncidium orchids.

2. Watering- Water the Oncidium orchids thoroughly. Always allow the potting mix to dry out partially before watering again. Avoid overwatering. It is best to water the orchid in morning.

3. Temperature-Oncidium orchids prefers a temperature range between 15℃-27℃ in day time and cooler temperature during night-time. Provide good ventilation to ensure air circulation around the plants.

4. Humidity- Oncidium thrives in moderate to high humidity levels, around 50%-70% Mist the leaves occasionally during hot and dry period.

5. Light Requirements-Oncidium orchids prefer filtered sunlight rather than harsh direct sunlight.

6. Fertilization- Regular feeding with a balance orchid fertilizer ( Seaweed liquid fertilizer)  is important for the growth and flowering of this orchid species. Apply a diluted orchid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce fertilization during winter as the plant requires a rest phase.

7. Flowering-Oncidium orchids bloom once a year during spring or early summer. The flowers of Oncidium orchids can last from several weeks to few months.

8.Important Diseases- Orchids can be susceptible to various diseases-

a. Bacterial soft and brown rot- This disease occurs when the orchid plant is exposed to excess moisture. Symptoms include water soaked mushy lesions on leaves, stems and roots.

b. Bacterial brown spot- Symptoms include brown spot on leaves, dark brown lesions on pseudobulbs and stems which become soft and mushy in severe cases.

c. Black rot- Symptoms include black necrotic lesions on stem, leaves and flowers.

d. Fungal rots-Leaves and pseudobulbs become yellow, shrivelled, thin and twisted and new growth is progressively smaller. in severe condition plants become wilted and death of the plant takes place.

e. Fungal wilt- Infected leaves become thin, yellow, shrivelled or wrinkled and eventually die.

f. Leaf spot- Leaf spot can be seen as burning of leaf tip or dark brown patches or circular, irregular spots or dark elongated purple lesions.

* Avoid overhead watering or splashing water on leaves, maintain proper drainage and improve air circulation around the orchid plant to prevent the spread these diseases. Isolate or discard severely infected plants. Spray orchid antifungal to control the diseases.

9.Important Pests-

Mealy bugs- Mealy bugs are a devastative pest of most of the orchids. These small cottony insects attack the orchid plant and suck the sap from leaves and pseudobulbs and can cause yellowing of leaves.

Aphids- Aphids causes leaf curling, stunted growth and produce honey dew which can lead to growth of sooty mold.

Thrips- Causes distorted growth, silvery streaks on leaves and deformed leaves.

Slugs and snails- They feed on tender twigs, leaves and flowers, leaving irregular holes and trails of slime.

Mites- Feed on the underside of the leaves and form webbing structure

*Good sanitation and elimination of weeds will help to prevent insect infestation. Apply neem oil or spray malathion to get rid of White fly, mealy bug and aphids. Use copper tape to prevent the entry of slugs and snails near the plants.

10. Pruning and maintenance- Pruning of Oncidium orchids is minimal and primarily done to remove old flower spikes, dead or damaged parts. Avoid excessive pruning as it can hinder plant’s ability to grow and bloom.

11. Propagation- Propagation of Oncidium orchids can be done through division and backbulbs propagation. Division involves separating the plants into smaller section with healthy pseudobulbs and roots. Plant them individually in separate pots with suitable potting mix and give them appropriate care. For back bulb propagation remove old pseudobulbs from the plant and plant them horizontally or slightly tilted in fresh orchid potting mix.

Oncidium orchids occasionally produce keikis. Propagation can also be done from keikis.