Oerstedella centradenia

[Orchids4ever]

Hi all
My Name is Monika and just resently joint Orchidboard
I have grown Orchids for about 8 Yars now. Last Year i got myself an Oerstedella centradenia , i been growing it in a Basket, dunk it in water every Day for about 10 Minutes, it hangs in a Shelf under Lights on an East facing Window. I keep getting new grows all the Time, but my Problem is, once they get to about 4-5 inches they dry out and die.Any one grow these? And how do you grow and get to flower yours?
Any Advice would be welcome
Thank you

[WhiteRabbit]

Are the growths beoming brown and crispy or brown but soft? Are you able to post photos?

[Orchids4ever]

Just dry and brittle
I will go and snap a Picture
and then i will have to figure out how to post it.
I am new ,but i think i got enough posts to upload Pictures now.

[Orchids4ever]

HI White Rabbit
I dont know if i did this correctly- well, we find out.

[keithrs]

This plant can be difficult mounted. They need about 80% H because the leaves are very thin. I to W temps. mid to high light. I would suggest you stop leaving it in the water when you dunk it. Instead dunk it several time for 30 sec. or mist it.

I grow mine mounted. I mist it daily with growing and grow it more I then W. Drier in the winter as long as you have good humidity.

[Orchids4ever]

Thank you Keithrs
I will try the 30sec dip
I have it hanging right above the Humitifier but around the Area i still only get to only about 55-70%

[keithrs]

Wait about 10 mins between dunks.

[Orchids4ever]

OK, Thank you