Name: Oncidium Twinkle
Parents: Onc. cheirophorum x Onc. sotoanum
Breeder: W. Moir
First registration: 1958
Notes: An extremely popular classic with abundant blooms and an intense fragrance.
Description:
Oncidium Twinkle is a compact, prolific-flowering hybrid known for its numerous small, star-shaped flowers. They appear in dense sprays and give off a pleasantly sweet, vanilla-like fragrance that is especially noticeable during the blooming season.
The plant has a compact growth habit and is ideally suited to a windowsill, greenhouse, or display case. It prefers bright locations with indirect light, moderate temperatures, and regular watering, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings.
Thanks to its reliability and ease of care, Oncidium Twinkle is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced orchid enthusiasts.
Location/Growing conditions: Intermediate temperatures of around 15–25 °C, bright filtered light, and good air circulation. Keep evenly moist in fine bark and allow to dry slightly between waterings.