Compact Easy to Grow Fragrant Orchid | Oncidium ✨Twinkle✨ 100s of flowers!

Hi all, in today’s video I want to spotlight a very easy to care for compact fragrant orchid, the Oncidium Twinkle. It’s in bloom now so I’m going to share how to care for this and get it to bloom. In my opinion it’s a must have if you’re a hobby grower :)

00:00 Intro
0:54 Growth Habit & Fragrance
2:32 When this Orchid Blooms
3:15 Water Requirements
4:42 Temperature Requirements
5:11 Light Requirements
6:19 Fertilizer
6:48 Fragrance Description in Depth
7:49 Tips and Tricks I’ve Learned
8:53 Bloom Duration & When It Blooms
11:00 Outro

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Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
Most orchids grow under the lights
Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical

All of the products I use are linked below. Disclaimer I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!

~Pots I use~


Organic / Non Self Watering:
6” White Pots With Saucer: https://amzn.to/47FPljP
5” Pots With Saucer: https://amzn.to/3h7amMx
5.75” Pots with Saucer: https://amzn.to/35km8jR
4.25” Pots with Saucer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)

Clear Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Slotted Pot: https://amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner SlottedPot Assortment: https://amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter

Self Watering / Leca:
7.5” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/3saQiPH
7” Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/36zr9G7
5” Square Self Watering Pots (New): https://amzn.to/334Y5kR
4” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
7” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)


~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: https://amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: https://amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: https://amzn.to/337Bcgt

Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: https://amzn.to/3tgAic1
NZ Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/3aTVhv0
Coconut Husk: https://amzn.to/36HkHJQ
Horticultural Charcoal: https://amzn.to/3riqXRE

~Fertilizers, Supplements & Pest Control ~
Naturalyte Insect Control: https://amzn.to/3o0NLFh
Bloom City Clean Kelp: https://amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: https://amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: https://amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/33FEj35
PH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)

~Lights & Equipment~
Wifi Smart Plugs: https://amzn.to/31smm72
Power Strip with Timer: https://amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: https://amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: https://amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves (3 Foot): https://amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Shelves (4 Foot): https://amzn.to/3Fawv6p
Monios Lights: https://amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: https://amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: https://amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: https://botanicalleds.com/collections...