Oncidium Orchid Care | Dividing and Repotting Large Oncidium Orchid for Beginners

[@barbmust6805]

I am a new to orchid collecting. I have a large Oncidium that needs to be repotted. After watching your video, I am more confident with tackling that repotting.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm so glad it was helpful. You got this 💪

[@EileenWstCstGrl]

Great video for anyone new to orchids, but especially to oncidiums.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Eileen ❤️🤗

[@richarddrake9650]

Will do. I'll keep you updated...❤

[@phileisermann1257]

Thanks for making this video, I needed the lesson on dividing. My oncidium is spilling out over its pot!

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Happy repotting!

[@sharonholmes4444]

Great video, very detailed. I also found out the hard way how much moisture they need. I had many accordian leaves.

[@NicoleDeanna]

It's definitely trial and error, but now that you know, it'll bounce back really nicely :)

[@mariapina1755]

Love this repotting video! You are gentle with your repots! Thank you for sharing Nicole!! Happy growing! 😊🌸🩷🍍

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you Maria ❤️❤️❤️😘

[@grannygct]

Thanks for an informative video. I have a crowded pot of Oncidium Orchid that needs to be divided. Your video has been helpful. So, you only use the moss to complete the repotting. Would the division require orchids bark to fill in the pot with some moss? Or, is it better with only moss? I appreciate your advice.

[@NicoleDeanna]

You can use whatever you prefer for your environment. Bark and moss is great for larger pots to give even more air, will just require slightly more watering :)

[@jeanne5638]

I have a miltoniopsis that each new growth is getting progressively smaller... I have a bloom now but will try to repot into moss. Thanks for the great tips!

[@raeannrees9706]

Great information. It has taken me a minute to figure out they like more moisture than I was giving them! They would grow and look nice, then the next thing I would have the leaves start to "ripple". lol Hopefully I've got it figured out. Have a great day.

[@NicoleDeanna]

It took me some time to figure it out too, but they are really forgiving. Thanks so much for watching ❤️

[@raeannrees9706]

So far they have been!!!

[@emmanuelV37]

Love your repotting videos!! They are informative and you do such an amazing job!!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@dsiegel22]

I have two Maxillaria tenuifolia (yellow) and Maxillaria (red) Oncidiums more commonly known as the coconut orchid for it's fruity coconut fragrance. My red variety is in need of repotting due to overflowing size and frankly growing out of its pot, I do not however want to divide the plant only size up the pot. Is it always necessary to divide when signs of new roots are pushing up? Thanks in advance.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I would divide at this point! Sometimes they get so rootbound you'd have to water daily to keep them happy. If you notice wrinkled bulbs it's time to repot :)

[@velerialangbehn6088]

Excellent video! Now to the potting shed.😄

[@NicoleDeanna]

😊😊😊

[@shirleyholt898]

Great repot Nicole. With Oncidiums, they produce a lot of roots so you did good. I have an Oncidium Tsiku that needs repotted. Probably divided also. I’m using spagnum moss. Thanks for sharing.🤗🥰👍👏

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks for watching! Your Oncidium will do well in moss:)) ❤️

[@jaysonramsay3896]

So many healthy roots

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you :)

[@cherylpenn4509]

How much water should you add to the moss when watering. Should the moss be very dry? crispy? or not

[@NicoleDeanna]

I let it almost get dry, but it's still a tiny bit damp so not fully crispy yet, the moss can move a little then I water. With that said if your conditions are very humid I recommend mixing with some bark, as some folks in extremely humid environments get rotting.

[@andreaallum8859]

I’ve got one of those as well just put it in Lock and spray it every three days growing well seems to be how often do you water yours? Mine aren’t in Dad Moss too warm for that hair. I should be every day but I’ve got it so what do you think?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I water it around twice a week and it seems to be happy :)

[@richarddrake9650]

So happy I just recipe a S.baby seedling via Mail from New Zealand via Florida.Its the compact type luckily. Any tips? 4 inch pot moss,perlite ,coal looks great so happy..

[@NicoleDeanna]

Biggest advice would be to keep it hydrated but don't overwater, with some moss and perlite you have good drainage and moisture, so I think you'll be ok!

[@richarddrake9650]

Thankyou.And Wish me 🤞

[@cici4437]

Great video! I went a little spend happy several months ago and bought myself 4 oncidiums that are not the happiest campers at the moment. They probably need an intervention lol! I hope you do a follow-up on these plants in the near future.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thanks for watching! I normally show them when they bloom. I'll keep you updated :))

[@Harphoney]

I just got my first oncidium orchid sweet baby. I have bark soaking and will pot her in a clay orchid pot with holes. The pots are a good size and they are meant for orchids. Clay pots help to hold moisture.

[@NicoleDeanna]

They certainly do! You have to water more, but they are a safe bet. Happy growing 💗🎉

[@sylviabeichert943]

Thanks for the great video on Oncidium Daniela. I've killed off at least 20 Phals & Cymbidiums (root rot) in bark when watering them 2 weekly so that I currently only give my tall Oncidium dancing lady a big drink 3 weekly only, which so far (crossing fingers) seems to suit my indoor plant. Perhaps our high humidity is the reason.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Rot is common when the humidity is very high so you'd have to adapt with less moisture retentive media that dries quicker ❤️ Happy growing!

[@lisaallen7219]

I have an oncidium wild cat bear cat. I got it from Amazon. It was part of my seedlings package. I got it in June of this year, 2024 It in bark and perlite. Can I put some spagnum moss on top? It's already growing a new leaf.

[@NicoleDeanna]

You can, it'll help trap in more moisture.

[@MSgrismelda]

So much fun watching you dividing the roots I'm totally afraid of repot my sharry baby ahhahahaahaha

[@NicoleDeanna]

😂😂😂 bring her if you want when you come over next month and we can do it together. Repot party 🥳😂😂😂

[@SandraStogdell]

Do you useb mainly sphagnum as a rule? I repotted mine into a mix of orchid medium, perlite, and sphagnum.

[@NicoleDeanna]

I do because I feel like they like moisture and it works well in my environment. my grow room is also quite warm so things tend to dry fast, moss helps me water less.

[@richarddrake9650]

Great Vidoe ot helped me immensely...love yo ya..

[@NicoleDeanna]

Happy to help ya!

[@richarddrake9650]

I have one stem of flowers in bud when purchased yesterday. And media is wet. I'm just going to hold on water to see if another stem shoots up..

[@judycook4314]

I’m afraid to repot my oncidium bc it’s waay overdue and large. It seems as though you don’t use large pots. Do oncidiums like to be kind of snug in a pot?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Depends on the root system, but I like smaller so they can dry faster, but a big pot can work if it has a big root system :) Don't be afraid, give it a shot! They are vigorous.

[@lindaannb]

I’m almost ready to repot my oncidium that is a No I.D. division (from my daughter) from a university greenhouse about 20 years ago. I’ve kept it alive but it rarely bloomed until I discovered KZbin video channels like yours.❤ Watching your video helps but my oncidium is such a climber, the bulbs that bloomed weren’t even the ones in the pot. I just repotted a year ago. I’m not sure whether to repot the newest bulbs that are still in the pot or discard them and repot the bulbs that are mature and bloomed this year. Have you had an extreme climber and, if so, how did you repot?

[@NicoleDeanna]

I've never had a big climbing Oncidium, but I've had Oncidiums get so overgrown, the bulbs grow outside of the pot. You probably need to divide it to make it more manageable. I like to keep the new bulbs and take off the older bulbs. It might be easiest to divide it up into two or three if it climbs a lot. Sounds like it's really vigorous. I'm really glad the videos have helped ❤️❤️❤️

[@keatingroark]

Hey Nicole! I picked up my first oncidium orchid today! I have it sitting away from my other orchids. It wasnt in bloom when I picked it up. The leaves & bulbs are healthy looking, and roots are growing out of the top of the pot in a circular pattern. 🤷‍♂️😂 I'm considering just doing an immediate repot tomorrow, just to take a look inside at the roots, etc. Is there anything else I should know about this type of orchid? Thanks!!

[@NicoleDeanna]

Nice! Oncidums produce a ton of roots so I'm not surprised that roots are growing out of the pot! I'd say that these orchids love moisture so I always water them as they are approaching dryness and don't let them stay too dry too long. Also i say when repotting, you won't know what roots are alive or dead because there are too many, but you can tell which bulbs are newer and which ones are older by the way it's growing, use that to guide you to help you decide which roots to trim. Happy growing :)

[@keatingroark]

@@NicoleDeanna Okay Nicole, will do. THANKS!

[@cherylpenn4509]

Love this, LOVE IT

[@cherylpenn4509]

what is the best way to water with sphagnum moss being in the pot? Less often and how much water Please xx

[@NicoleDeanna]

I water thoroughly till water drains through the pot

[@eugenia_b73]

Totally inexperienced with oncidiums, and you didn't say on the video, so how often should you water them?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Water these as they approach dryness. It'll depend on the pot and materials you use, but don't let them stay too soggy - just when the moss or bark is almost dry and these should be happy :)

[@MiriamPadilla-ty9vu]

How often do you water? Do you wait for moss to be a bit dry? Or don’t let dry at all?😳🤔

[@NicoleDeanna]

I water about twice a week. I try to get them as they are almost dry. Sometimes they do fully dry out. They are thirsty.

[@SS11660]

All, those roots seem like you gave a good fertilizer routine. Do you have that info online somewhere?

[@NicoleDeanna]

Thank you! Yes, check out my video "Basic Orchid Care | Feeding & Fertilizing Orchids - Creating an Optimal Nutrient Mix"

[@anndriggers6660]

How is this one doing? Just curious.

[@NicoleDeanna]

It's doing well! It bloomed in late March again! Pushed another new bulb.

[@bramhallbill]

Not sure if my orchids would survive just in moss in UK. I have a few in moss that are tiny keiki ones & some in moss/perlite /bark mixes. It is a case of working stuff out

[@NicoleDeanna]

Yes, you have to do whatever works best in your environment, everyone will have different experiences with different climates. Thanks for watching!

[@melbarodriguez9332]

Would you do giveaways to individuals in Florida. I just relocated from NY and am getting started with orchids

[@NicoleDeanna]

Sure, I'd consider it in the future. I often have divisons, and give them away locally but I can do a givewaway one day and ship.

[@cherylpenn4509]

Would you not use bark with this? I would worry about root rot

[@NicoleDeanna]

I would use bark, if it's in a bigger pot absolutely. Since I repotted to a smaller pot moss is ok, but 5" or bigger, I'd add bark for more drainage.

[@cherylpenn4509]

@@NicoleDeanna Thanks so much. Thats settled my mind. Great video thank you.

[@YRMYPPPT]

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[@michaelmccarthy4077]

speaking of gifted Oncidiums. Do you know what is _finally_ giving me a spike after all this time? Miltassia Dark Star. It has grown and grown but never bloomed.

[@NicoleDeanna]

Niiiiice! Mine has taken a break from blooming too but grows so much I have to constantly report. It's pushing a new growth and I hope will bloom. You know who's spiking now? Miltonia Sunset! It's been a while, I can't wait to see her again!

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@NicoleDeanna My Sunset is in bloom almost all of the time. It just finished blooming on one direction of growth and has spikes pushing on the other direction (which now has two leads). By the time it finishes blooming on the one side, it will be pushing spikes on the other. (I really need to repot it too).

[@arnabkumardas4838]

I am from India. My question is what will be the ideal potting mix in india

[@NicoleDeanna]

I honestly don't know since I'm not familiar with your climate. Id choose something that can hold moisture but not remain too soggy that allows you to let water as it approaches dryness

[@girasolticaarroyo725]

Old bulbs feed the new ones

[@lidiajimenez2728]

👍😊💚🌸🌸🌸

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Looks like spaghetti 😂

[@NicoleDeanna]

😂😂😂 so many noodles 🤤