Spotlight: Oncidium twinkle

 Onc (sotoanum) x cheirophorum) oncidium twinkle are hybrids. There are several varieties / colours.

Oncidiums are considered by some to be intermediate level plants, not for the absolute beginner. They need time to adapt and are not quick to bloom. 

Care

Light

Filtered Light. Medium light seems best though these seem to be able to tolerate more or less light. 

Humidity.

Twinkles like humidity. Most oncidium require 30-60% humidity. A pebble tray with water can help elevate your humidity. 
Temperature

80 - 85F during the day, 55-60F at night. 

Water

Water when slightly dry, these like moisture. 

Media

 Bark chips with some sphag moss. 

Flowering

Many tiny clusters of flowers. Blooms in Spring and Summer. 

Scent

Twinkles tend to smell like vanilla or honey and herbs depending on the variety. 

Family: Oncidium

Endemic : South America , parents from Mexico to Columbia, 

 

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuE764gw4_E

 

Parents

Onc sotoanum

http://www.orchidspecies.com/oncsotoanum.htm

Onc cheirophorum

http://www.orchidspecies.com/onccheirophorum.htm

 

References

http://www.orchidboard.com/community/beginner-discussion/31650-orchid-oncidium-twinkle-frangrance-fantasy.html

 

http://orchids.wikia.com/wiki/Oncidium_Twinkle

 

http://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets/oncidium.aspx