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Vuylstekeara (Oncidium Alliance) Repotting & Feeding After Neglect

Wait Until After Bloom

Two Vuylstekeara "Shady Lady" from Home Depot bloomed while floating in water in original 2-inch pots. Repot after flowering. East window humidity is fine. Coarse orchid mix (Gubler) works. Soak mix hours before use. Use plastic pots with drainage.

Fertilizer Advice

Balanced food (7-7-7, 19-19-19) at ¼ tsp/gal is fine.
Some growers alternate formulas to avoid toxin buildup.
High nitrogen (first number) for growth; high phosphorus (middle) for blooms.

Water weekly, feed every watering after repotting. Plants signal unhappiness—these seem happy.

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