Trichopilea suavis after blooming care

[Petals]

Could I please get some tips how to care for my trichopilea suavis after it bloomed for me first time? Thank you!

[Roberta]

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[Dollythehun]

I'm sending you my notes (which may be from Travaldo's blog):

"Light :

* needs a light level of 12000-20000 lux. The light should be filtered or dispersed, and the plants should never be exposed to direct sunlight. Strong air movement should be ensured all the time, especially in the case of the plants grown in lighter conditions, because their quite thick leaves are susceptible to burns.

Temperature:

*It is a plant with moderate thermal requirements. The average temperature of the day in summer is 22 ° C, night 13 ° C, and the amplitude of daily fluctuations is 9 ° C. The average winter temperature is 22-25 ° C during the day and 11-12 ° C at night, giving a daily difference of 11-14 ° C.

Humidity:

*The Soft Trichopilia needs the humidity of 85-90% for most of the year, with a fall to 65-70% in late winter.

Substrate, growing media:

*Trichopilia suavis grow well attached to pieces of tree ferns or cork, with high humidity ensured and daily watering during the summer. During the dry and hot periods it may be necessary to water several times a day.

*They can also grow in pots with a loose substrate, quickly draining excess water, which, however, contains substances that retain a certain amount, such as cut sphagnum moss or perlite. Wood charcoal is also often added to ensure the air permeability of the substrate and protection against acidification.

Repotting:

*The plants should be replanted before the substrate begins to be less permeable. The most appropriate time of the year for repotting is the end of winter preceding flowering, as flowers and new growths appear almost at the same time. Therefore, the plants should be repotted when new roots start growing or only a little earlier. This allows the plants to acclimatize in a relatively short time and provides them with the least stress. This is very important, because the plants must acclimate to the additional stress caused by the approaching hot, dry, summer weather.

Watering:

*Precipitation is intense all year round, but at the end of winter there is a relatively short dry season. From the end of spring to autumn, Trichopilia suavis should be moist, with only slight drying of the substrate between subsequent waterings. When new growths reach maturity in late autumn, the amount of water should be gradually reduced."

I keep mine in a clay pot in moss mix. I never let it dry and it is under fairly bright light. Humidity runs about 50%. It just finished a pretty nice bloom cycle. You can see the post if you search.

[Petals]

Thank you Dolly for a lot of information!

How often and when do you repot your plant? Before blooming? I didn't not have any new growth before blooming... She grew new bulb during last summer and bloomed at the base of this bulb in February. I did repotted the plant last June when I brought her from the orchid nursery. Should I repot now or wait for new growth?
Thank you!

[Dollythehun]

A rule of thumb is to repot with new growth/new roots. I repotted mine when my Moss looked old and compacted. I allowed for at least a years growth in pot size. I think a shallower pot suits it best.

[Petals]

Thanks again, Dolly. I'll wait a month or so before reppoting, hope I'll see new growth soon