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[QUOTE=mreckner;151085]I purchased my Sweet Sugar Oncidium a couple of weeks ago from a reputable seller, only to find it full of aphids, I've tried Brookn's recipe, but there are still aphids on it. Is it ok to soak the pot, roots, medium, and all in order to kill them off?
Also, the roots aren't green. At all. Is this normal? The psuedobulbs look healthy, but there doesn't appear to be much of a root system, and the roots are all whitish. The leaves, blooms, etc. look healthy, but the roots are making me nervous. [QUOTE]
Mreckner,
I also have a Sweet Sugar- I have found my Onc LOVE S/H growing...it gives them the water they need and allows airflow to the roots that they love. My plants are growing new pseudobulbs and leaves like crazy these days...I have found though, that I have to flush/water every other day because they are drinking water and evaporating very fast in the summer...I also bought a small fan at Target for $10 that I keep running 24/7.
My Onc roots are a thin white/light tan so green isn't required- your roots don't look so hot, but with time and care, they grow roots really fast. The roots are fragle though so don't let the plant flop around in the new pot and be very very gentle in repotting. I think your plant has great potential and will just need time and TLC...
Sweet Sugars are great displayers so under good care will definately been worth the work.
I say take some photos of the creepy crawlies and email the grower. Any grower worth their salt with stand behind their product and offer to refund or send you a new plant. If not, seek another grower.
Good Luck! Keep posting picture updates so we know how it does over the next few months!
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