Oncidium question

[Jane]

I bought an oncidium. According to "Understanding Orchids", it's an oncidium Pokie "Leuticke's Choice". It does not say what category of oncidium it is. I probably shouldn't have bought it since I've had problems with oncidium not blooming before. I just couldn't resist the small, bright yellow flowers with their burnt orange centers.

The only place I can put it is with my phals. It will get very bright, filtered morning sun. The phals love it there. What are my chances for the oncidium?

When should I repot it? There are long, very fine brown roots sticking out of the holes in the pot. These roots appear to be dead. The pot is about 3" and the plant is in bloom with many buds. I'd like to put off repotting while it's in bloom if possible.

Help would be appreciated.

How did I go from one orchid to nine in less than a year?? I guess I'm hooked.

Thanks

Jane

[Ray B]

No offense Jane, but only 9 in a whole year? You're lagging WAY behind on the true addiction.

Oncidium Pokie has four species in its background - forbesii, varicosum, crispum, and marshallianum. As such, it can handle dappled light, but should be grown on the cool side.