Oncidium growers: Should I be worried about the angle of these buds?

VEEKTOR · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 10:04 PM

This is my first spiking plant and first buds so understandably I am in a constant state of fear something is wrong!
Is it normal for the buds to start pointing down like this before they open?
I keep telling myself i just have to wait and see.. but thought I'd post a pick just in case

PhalNewbie89 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 10:06 PM

I think you might be the opposite of me, I don't worry enough sometimes. :P

I know nothing about these plants but they seem ok to me.

Phalcycle · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 10:13 PM

I don't see anything wrong with the buds on this lovely spike

VEEKTOR · #4 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phalcycle

I don't see anything wrong with the buds on this lovely spike

Oh thank you. I didn't know if they should all still look like the second one down on the right

phalaephila · #5 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 10:18 PM

They look great. I know cattleya buds will drop in the same manner before blooming. Just breathe, and enjoy.

orchidaddict789 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Buds move around and twist and turn at different times, don't worry!

-k- · #7 (**permalink**) 01-21-2011, 11:14 PM

Yup!

they sure look good to me

No worries!

tangers40 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-22-2011, 01:13 AM

yep, looks perfectly normal! the buds rotate like this sometimes to align themselves correctly (get a phal-type dendrobium and watch their buds...they grow upside down, then spin 180 degrees about a week before opening. it's fascinating). if they don't move like this, the flower's lip would be pointing either up or straight out at a 90 degree angle from the spike.

and hey, don't feel bad, we've ALL been worried and impatient about our plants and flowers before. right now, i'm watching a bud on my mini psychopsis like a HAWK, worrying over every little thing cuz i'm just excited to see it bloom. trust me, i know the feeling

digitalgate · #9 (**permalink**) 01-22-2011, 04:00 AM

looking good!

MelissaSE · #10 (**permalink**) 01-22-2011, 11:25 PM

I'm not an Oncidium grower (nor do I play one on TV), but I spent the better part of today at Carter & Holmes, where they had a bench of beautiful plants - some in bloom and others budding - and they looked like yours. So I'd say you are doing okay!

orchidea · #11 (**permalink**) 01-22-2011, 11:53 PM

Perrrrrrfect looking buds to me.
Veektor, why are you tieing it so tight and often?????? Are you afraid your spike is going to fly away???.......

edgy · #12 (**permalink**) 01-23-2011, 09:12 PM

Hey VEEKTOR...you're fine buddy! As everyone has already stated, no need to worry. Just sit back and enjoy the show.

heatherm · #13 (**permalink**) 01-24-2011, 06:41 PM

Just wish I could get mine to spring a spike. Please share with us when it bursts into bloom.

Heather

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