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Originally Posted by SRF
Not only are those flowers exceptional but the condition of the leaves on this plant, are too! It appears that you've given it outstanding care.
If you wouldn't mind, would you tell what you're growing this in, natural or artificial lights and watering habits? I've got a similar plant that's been struggling and I can't seem to figure out the right combination. 
She's a beauty! |
Thanks Sandy,
I'm growing it in small bark mix with sphagnum moss in a small 3" pot (just a month ago I was worried that it drastically needed repotting, then I saw the spike and left it alone). I'm including the picture of the roots. More roots than mix
Perhaps they like a tight pot?
I have it in an east window (natural light), and I supplement with just a flourescent lamp after supper until approx. 11pm at night. I do this because I have a large tree in the east window so there is some shading during the day. I water 2-3 times a week. At first I was watering once a wk, but then the leaves started to pleat before the pseudobulb completed its growth, so I water more often now and it did the trick. I fertilize lightly every 3rd watering. I've heard they should not dry out severely between waterings.
I hope this helps! Keep me posted on how it's growing. How old is your Brassia? Has it ever bloomed that you know of?
Helen