Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' culture assistance, please!

[D&S Mabel]

I bought a couple of these from a grower in Fort Pierce, FL. who had a ton of them growing and blooming in cattleya light conditions - in fact, had them right along side. He claimed they are light lovers and bloom better in bright light. I've followed his advice and the plants are doing great.

[Sandy4453]

Originally Posted by D&S Mabel

I bought a couple of these from a grower in Fort Pierce, FL. who had a ton of them growing and blooming in cattleya light conditions - in fact, had them right along side. He claimed they are light lovers and bloom better in bright light. I've followed his advice and the plants are doing great.

I'm so glad you chimed in here D&S Mabel. I've read they need Phal light and I've also read, high light....ARGH!!! I just don't get the split in opinions in all the articles I've read on these so I'm glad you set the record straight. I'd rather hear from those here who are actually growing these than to read another conflicting report.

What kind of medium are you using? Do these need near drying conditions? Are you growing in/out doors?

Thanks for your input, here.

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by Sandy4453

I'm so glad you chimed in here D&S Mabel. I've read they need Phal light and I've also read, high light....ARGH!!! I just don't get the split in opinions in all the articles I've read on these so I'm glad you set the record straight. I'd rather hear from those here who are actually growing these than to read another conflicting report.

What kind of medium are you using? Do these need near drying conditions? Are you growing in/out doors?

Thanks for your input, here.

Truth is, these have a pretty broad light range in which they will bloom. I have had them bloom in low and high light, but I must say that they are definitely more productive in high light. If you are torn between them, split the difference, and put it in medium light. They will grow in all three ranges. Personally, I would suggest mounting it, mine have reacted well to being mounted.....and it really brings them to life. Also, it helps keep water from settling in the sheaths, which I have had lead to fungus traveling down the spike! Had to cut'em, but then they multiplied!

[Sandy4453]

Another choice....OY This is something to definitely consider and put into the "someday" file. Thank you Jasen! Right now, I'm not in my own home so I'm borrowing the growing space my orchids are in. Space is a precious commodity here and mounting is something I don't have any room for. I've thought about it for this plant though...for someday, not now. I promised myself, only 50 orchids...that was the limit and that was about 125 orchids ago! I'm such a pushover

This is a definite, 'someday.'

Thanks!

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by Sandy4453

Another choice....OY This is something to definitely consider and put into the "someday" file. Thank you Jasen! Right now, I'm not in my own home so I'm borrowing the growing space my orchids are in. Space is a precious commodity here and mounting is something I don't have any room for. I've thought about it for this plant though...for someday, not now. I promised myself, only 50 orchids...that was the limit and that was about 125 orchids ago! I'm such a pushover

This is a definite, 'someday.'

Thanks!

Mounting has actually saved me space, over half of my 380-something mature plants are mounted. This means you can hang it on anything!

[Sandy4453]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

Mounting has actually saved me space, over half of my 380-something mature plants are mounted. This means you can hang it on anything!

Except my space is closing in on me and getting smaller and smaller especially, this time of year as the bright light is beginning to dissipate for the next 5 months.