Oncidium Thrips & Rebloom Prep: Triple Treatment & Cool Nights

Thrips = Tiny Yellow Chewing Bugs

Fast movers, silvery leaf patches. Travel "orchid highway" (leaf-to-leaf) in crowded stores/nurseries.

Treatment: 3× Sprays

1. Malathion or diazinon spray (morning, outdoors).
2. Cover undersides thoroughly.
3. Dry, air out, bring in.
4. Repeat 2 more times, 7 days apart (kills eggs).

Post-Bloom + Rebloom Prep

• Cut spent spike at base.
• Bright light till 10 AM; more direct sun in fall/winter.
• Leaves = light-medium green = correct light.
• Winter: 50–75°F (45°F weeks in fall triggers spikes).
• Humidity >30% (50% better).
• Air movement essential.
• Water barely moist (5 days–2+ weeks).

Fragrance Note

Oncidium Sweet Sugar = fragrant when warm. Worth the effort!