Brassidium (Brassia × Oncidium) Care: Light, Temperature, Watering, and Feeding

Question:

I received a 'Shooting Star Black Gold' orchid with no care instructions. Help!

Answer:

Hello Eleanor,

Your Brassidium is an intergeneric hybrid (Brassia × Oncidium)—care is similar to both parents.

General guidelines:

• Bright morning light, filtered from midday on.
• Temps 55–85°F, humidity >40%, light air movement.
• Active growth (spring–mid-fall): keep media moist but not constantly wet.
• Late fall–winter: slightly dry side.
• Feed lightly (~½ label rate) during active growth; no winter feeding.

Jim Kawasaki
San Jose, CA