Phragmipedium Schroederae

[JMorales]

I just got a Phragmipedium Schroederae, and I'm asking if any of you know about its cultivation, any help will be greatly appreciate.
Thanks in advance

[cb977]

Hi Juan

Here's some info from Orchidwiz:

Phragmipedium Schroderae
(Phragmipedium caudatum x Phragmipedium Sedenii)

composed of species of which 50% take high light, 25% take low light and 25% take medium light. Grow this hybrid in bright indirect light conditions. It may be tolerant of shaded and dappled light conditions.

composed of species of which 100% take cool temperatures and 100% take intermediate temperatures. Grow this hybrid in cool to intermediate conditions, or 58°F (14°C) to 75°F (24°C) at night.

60%-70% humidity. Do NOT allow mature plants to dry out between waterings. Grow in a plastic pot with media that drains well but retains moisture. Commonly cultivated indoors. Fertilize weekly, very lightly (one quarter the normal dose). Common media: fine fir bark, with a little perlite.

[JMorales]

Thanks Susanne, I really apreciate the information. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving day
Muchos saludos

[Dorothy]

It's going to produce an awesome flower!
Check it out here - http://www.slipperorchid.com/other_o...e_b_Free_2.jpg
and here - http://www.orchidcoltura.it/phragmip...chroederae.jpg

[Shirley]

Originally Posted by Dorothy

It's going to produce an awesome flower!
Check it out here - http://www.slipperorchid.com/other_o...e_b_Free_2.jpg
and here - http://www.orchidcoltura.it/phragmip...chroederae.jpg

Goodie! I have a young one of these, still to flower for me.

Shirley

[Lagoon]

I grow my phrags in high light - enough to bloom catts & dens.
In the cooler months (inside) the tempts sit between 68 night and 74 during the day. 50 to 65% RH.
Warmer months they take morning sunshine then moved in a shadier spot. Tempts can hit above the 90's outside humidity about the same - 75% and above.
There must be some outside breeze for the higher tempts - or they come in to be cooled & fanned.

I don't use bark - it breaks down to fast. I found I couldn't keep the mix wet enough to keep them happy or mold would start.
I keep the in sphag.moss, some in plastic pots, some in clay pots. I fertilize and 3rd watering.

Keep mature phrags moist as well as the seedlings even more. Provide good air circulation.
Phrags and NOT hard to grow, they just need good moisture and decent light to bloom in.

HTH