Orchid ID, please

Mar 17, 2007 Last reply: 19 years ago 3 Replies
Saved reading
Jump to replies (3)

Hi,



I got this orchid as a present and no clue of what it is.

formatting link
Can you please give some advice on how to take care of this plant? Normal water or rain water? sun or shade? light or dark? how much water?



At the moment it is in the office away from the sun.



Thanks in advance



I think I used to have something similar. It would bloom with a profusion of flowers, sometimes 4 spikes per pseudobulb. Ah! What a nice plant! Then it croaked (probably becasue I failed to water and fertilize it.) My bad.

Anyway, I think one of the species in the background is endresii. I think this may be sold by Hillsview Orchids in Oregon/Washington area. In addition to the culture sheet Ray provided I think it'd do better with rainwater, if you can get it.

K Barrett

Is there any kind of name on the label?

That looks like a pot inside a pot without drain hole. Don't let the roots sit in water unless its in semi-hydro per Ray's website.

Hi thanks,

Just another quick question. How do I found out if it is a warmer or cool-growing?

The label just says "Orchid" and the watering instructions vary according to the language!!!

And yes it is a pot inside a pot but the bigger pot if half full with gravel so drainage and water in the roots should not be a problem.

Thanks for the help!!!

PA

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required