Encyclia polybulbon x cordigera

[WaterWitchin]

Was given a clump of this. With the high humidity it requires, plus growing in summer Kansas weather, would this be a good candidate for growing on a weeping mount, like a terracotta wine chiller, an olla, etc? My concern there is consistent moisture during winter months and roots not being allowed to dry off.

I would prefer that, but could also do a cork mount instead and direct a mister nozzle at it, but the light would be less than adequate in winter months unless I expand the mister to another shelf with better light.

Either way, even with the cordigera influence, it would get hotter than recommended in the space I'm growing in.

Thoughts?

[Roberta]

I like the idea of the "weeping mount" That might be a lot easier to maintain during the winter than a cork mount. Temperature will probably not be an issue... E. cordigera is pretty much of a warm grower, and E. (Dinema) polybulbon is highly adaptable. (It can grow cool but doesn't have to, coming from a range of elevations)

[WaterWitchin]

That's the response I want to hear Roberta. You don't think it will be too wet in winter? The wine cooler I want to use is a pretty good weeper. But the grow space even in winter will match up with the polybulbon's temperature range.

[estación seca]

Polybulbon is nestled in soaking wet moss most of the year in habitat. I would expect as long as roots are out in the air it will be fine.

[Roberta]

I also suspect that in winter, the extra moisture will be beneficial - both to that plant and anything near it.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Oooooh I can’t wait to see this develop!

[WaterWitchin]

Me too DC.... and I'm more than encouraged by ES and Roberta's comments. Your wine cooler... coming up soon!

[Leafmite]

I cannot wait to see the flowers, too! This really sounds like a fun cross!

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Leafmite

I cannot wait to see the flowers, too! This really sounds like a fun cross!

Let's not get too far ahead here Leafmite. First I have to not kill it with lack of experience in this particular plant.

[PaphMadMan]

The only registered hybrid of Dinema polybulbon, Dineclia Chien Ya Smile. A few good flower pictures come up in a search.

I agree this can probably take constant moisture as long as the roots are exposed.