{"product_id":"oncidium-flexuosum-twinkle-tiny-butterfly-orchid-random-colour-buds-closed","title":"Oncidium flexuosum 'Twinkle’ - Tiny Butterfly Orchid (Random Colour\/Buds Closed)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCharming and delicate, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOncidium flexuosum ‘Twinkle’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiny Butterfly Orchid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a true miniature treasure. It produces clouds of tiny, fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, yellow, or red – each one fluttering like little butterflies. Compact and free-flowering, ‘Twinkle’ is ideal for small spaces, windowsills, and orchid collections. Plants are sold singularly with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebuds closed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolour varying randomly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – part of the surprise and magic as they bloom at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOncidium flexuosum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Twinkle’\u003cbr\u003e(\u003ci\u003eflexuosum\u003c\/i\u003e = “bending” or “wavy,” referencing the plant’s gracefully arching flower stems)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTiny Butterfly Orchid, Oncidium ‘Twinkle’, Miniature Dancing Lady Orchid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Central and South America, especially Brazil, where it grows as an epiphyte in warm, bright, and humid forest canopies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Gentle morning sun is ideal. Without enough light, blooming may be reduced – aim for a bright windowsill or filtered sun to encourage flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater when the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etop half of the potting mix feels dry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Allow for good drainage and never let the roots sit in soggy soil. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emoderate to high humidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (50–70%). Mist occasionally or place near other plants to maintain humidity, especially in drier rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efine-grade orchid mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with bark, perlite, and a little moss to retain some moisture but still allow airflow around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the growing season (spring to autumn) with a diluted orchid fertiliser. Pause feeding after the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBest kept between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–26°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Prefers slight temperature drops at night to encourage blooming. Avoid temperatures below 12°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYes – \u003ci\u003eOncidium\u003c\/i\u003e species are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-toxic to pets and humans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter blooming, trim the spent flower spikes back to just above a node or the base. Keep the plant in bright light to encourage new growth and future flowering. Every ‘Twinkle’ brings a surprise – you may get white, pink, yellow, or even mixed-toned flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":55882372678013,"sku":"3683924865471","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm","offer_id":55882372710781,"sku":"1683924865471","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55882372743549,"sku":"9583924865471","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/oncidium-flexuosum-twinkle-tiny-butterfly-orchid-random-colourbuds-closed-556569.jpg?v=1745728028","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/oncidium-flexuosum-twinkle-tiny-butterfly-orchid-random-colour-buds-closed","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}