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Dancing Lady
Oncidium sphacelatum
Cascading sprays of golden blooms that dance in any breeze.
Bloomsyellowbrown
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Water weekly, more in active growth
Lighthigh
Bright light, morning sun ideal
Foodmedium
Balanced fertilizer biweekly
Temp
60-85°F
Humidity
40-60%
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Special care:Pseudobulbs should plump up — wrinkling means underwatering.
About Dancing Lady
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Care guide
Potting medium
Medium bark with perlite; small pots — they like to be snug.
Repotting
Every 2 years when new growth starts.
Bloom season
Autumn into early winter, on tall branching sprays.
Bloom longevity
4–6 weeks; some varieties are fragrant (chocolate, vanilla).
Growth habit
Sympodial with flattened pseudobulbs.
Propagation
Division — keep 3 pseudobulbs per piece.
Pests & prevention
Spider mites, mealybugs in the pseudobulb sheaths.
Signs of trouble
- ●Accordion-pleated leaves → inconsistent watering during new growth
- ●Black tips on new growth → cold damage or stagnant water in the crown
Grower's tips
- ★Water when the medium is just damp, not soaked.
- ★Once the spike emerges, do not move the plant — buds can blast.
