Coryanthes macrantha

[Chococatte]

It's been awhile since I last posted. I have a new growth being produce on my Coryanthes macrantha. Poor thing only has one leaf on it and psuedobulbs are a bit swiveled. I'm currently growing it inside my home here in Atlanta, Ga. Unfortunately, vast majority of my collection (seedlings and species) from what was accumulated over this past summer didn't survive the move. What are cultivation requirements for growing this orchid in indoors environment? So that my orchid will continue to thrive. I have my heating set to 80 degrees F for most cold nights here and I water it once a week along with my other two orchids, that survived the move, a Vanda and a mixed hybrid.

[Kona's Gold]

Hope your plant makes it. Here are the cultivation Requirements for the Coryanthes marcrantha
Light 1800-2500FC
TempDay 86-89F Nights 64-69F Must be maintained year round.
Humidity 80-95% most of the year dropping to 75-80% in winter and early spring.
Water Cultivated must be kept moist when actively growing.
Fert1/4-1/2 strength weekly. A high nitrogen fert is beneficial from spring to mid-summer, but a fert with high phosphates in late summer and autumn.
Restgrowing conditions should be maintained year-round. Water should be reduced in winter but plant should not be allowed to dry out.
Media A very acid water retaining medium is recommended. It needs to have a Ph of 3 and redwood bark is the only commercially available product and should be kept wet.
The above is from the Orchidwiz program and I hope it helps you.
Roland

[isurus79]

You will need to water a lot more than once a week with these plants. They love moisture and can actually take a lot more water than your Vanda. Try watering 3x per week (Mon, Wed, Fri?) and see how that goes.

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by isurus79

You will need to water a lot more than once a week with these plants. They love moisture and can actually take a lot more water than your Vanda. Try watering 3x per week (Mon, Wed, Fri?) and see how that goes.

Originally Posted by Kona's Gold

Hope your plant makes it. Here are the cultivation Requirements for the Coryanthes marcrantha
Light 1800-2500FC
TempDay 86-89F Nights 64-69F Must be maintained year round.
Humidity 80-95% most of the year dropping to 75-80% in winter and early spring.
Water Cultivated must be kept moist when actively growing.
Fert1/4-1/2 strength weekly. A high nitrogen fert is beneficial from spring to mid-summer, but a fert with high phosphates in late summer and autumn.
Restgrowing conditions should be maintained year-round. Water should be reduced in winter but plant should not be allowed to dry out.
Media A very acid water retaining medium is recommended. It needs to have a Ph of 3 and redwood bark is the only commercially available product and should be kept wet.
The above is from the Orchidwiz program and I hope it helps you.
Roland

Thank you both for your advise. That was the program I was trying to reminder that I order later this year. Thanks Kona's Gold for helping me remember the name.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Chococatte

That was the program I was trying to reminder that I order later this year. Thanks Kona's Gold for helping me remember the name.

Dont forget, Orchidwiz is have a 30% off ($77) discount for OB members! Im not sure how long this offer lasts, but as a satisfied Orchidwiz user, I highly recommend it!

[Chococatte]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Dont forget, Orchidwiz is have a 30% off ($77) discount for OB members! Im not sure how long this offer lasts, but as a satisfied Orchidwiz user, I highly recommend it!

Thanks isurus79, I'm aware of the discount, unfortunately I wasn't in position to purchase the program before 12 midnight deadline on Sunday. I'm practice patience and purchase it once the new update comes available next year.