Burrageara Nellie Isler

[diamondsword]

I attended a lecture at an orchid show over the weekend. The lecture was about Oncidiums and hybrids. One of the plants discussed was a Burrageara Nellie Isler. He said the plant required low light. However, I came across some information indicating it needs medium light. I have it in a southern window that has a holly bush in front. There are two small phaleanopsis infront of the Burrageara. The sun angles in pretty sharply this time of year, does this seem like a good location?

[jerrymeola]

Low light - medium light - it is all in the eys of the beholder. Both sources probably meant the same with different interpretations.

Oncidium alliance plants need 2000-2500 foot candles of light, Phalaenopsis 1500, Dendrobiums and Cattleya about 3000-3500. Noon day summer sun is about 10,000 foot candles.

The Nellie can go closer to the window if the Phals are not suffering.

[diamondsword]

Jerry,
Thanks for the information. The Burrageara is a cross between Oncidium, Cochlioda, Odontoglossum and Miltonia. I got it as I live in a place that is cool in the winter and the plant is supposed to be 'temperature tolerant'. The plant is in bloom and has a wonderful scent so I wanted it near my desk. I can put it in the hall in a window with the same exposure, but there isn't anything growing in front of the window, so the sun is more direct.

Mary