Hi folks,
I got a small Cycnodes Wine Delight a few months ago which I opted to put into sem-hydro after reading of several peoples sucess in growing that way.
It may not be true semi-hydro, I used the translucent pots with slits down the sides, dome and drainage holes in the bottom, which I sat in a small plastic container[originally for dip or cream cheese I can't remember] and I used hydroton.
I was happy to see new roots on top and I lifted out the plant to find roots growing all the way to the bottom.
I usually water from the top until the container fills up and the water pours out the side slits.
Now though one leaf has started to brown off- I understand cycnodes is deciduous- it dies back to the bulb and requires a dry winter rest?
I have a Malaxis latifolia that also dies back to the bulbs and then resprouts in the spring but that isn't in semi-hydro.
What I'm unsure about is when if at all I should stop watering? I did read sometimes they grow through the winter if they are young and the conditions are right.
Additionally it is growing in my Jebo, [sorry for the crappy quality photos
] which is always hot/warm and very humid.