Comments on: Oncidium Orchid – the Dancing Lady

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:55:35 +0000

Hi M Wentzell,
I haven’t come across an Oncidium Orchid called Chocolate Brown. But, in general, Oncidium Orchid likes bright diffused light, in the temperature between 60C – 65C (night time), and 70C – 85C (day time). Water your orchids only when the growing medium is dry. As for fertilizer, apply it in place of a normal water application. It is always best to use fertilizer at 1/2 the recommended rate. Don’t feed your orchid too often, once a month should be sufficient.

And yes, you should cut off the stem after it finish flowering.

Hope this help. Happy Gardening!

By: wentzell

wentzell — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:33:10 +0000

i was told the one i have is called chocolate brown. it appears to be brown with purple edges. it said to be 15 years old. what can you tell me about the care of it. should i cut the stem after it finished flowering? when should it be fertilized and watered ?

hoping to hear from you
thanks m wentzell

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:40:34 +0000

Keep up the good work (feeding)! The blooms are on the way~

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:06:34 +0000

These orchids are not mine but my bonsai teacher’s. He has over a hundred pots of orchids in the workshop and I am responsible to feed all these orchids with fertilizers every week now

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:15:54 +0000

Yes they are gorgeous! Dancing Lady orchid is one of my favourites also.

By: Louise@Buddy Garden

Louise@Buddy Garden — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:06:08 +0000

Those orchid are just gorgeous. I’ve never tried growing orchids before but I’ve always admire people who can grow beautiful orchids. Are these yours?