Polystachya Rodney Ellis Care

[pjoeverett]

I can not find much information in my reference books on the care for this plant. I also tried going online without much information. I know it is from the African region. The plant is small with tiny yellow/gold flowers on the spike. I going to try and do better with positioning my plants for winter.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Grows as either an epiphyte or lithophyte.

Moderate indirect light.

Intermediate temperatures (55 F - 85 F).

Moderate air circulation.

Moderate humidity (50% - 60%).

Dry between waterings.

[pjoeverett]

thank-you so much for all the information...I will try my best to keep it growing. Currently it is in a 2 inch pot with a coarse bark mixture. There is new growth and new roots. Should I use bark to transplant next time. I have 3 pseudobulbs on the plant.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Yes, use bark.

They grow moderately fast. Not too fast, not too slow.

They are miniatures. Plant stays small, flowers are small.

2" pot is fine.

[pjoeverett]

Thanks again...my plan is to group all of the same plants together with my fact sheet and hope for a sunny winter in Oh. We did purchase grow lights for overhead and lg. grow light on the floor. I will put my sweet , little orchid with my phals. Agree:

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

You can grow Polystachya a little brighter than Phals.

[pjoeverett]

Thanks again and I will add that fact to my list. noticed today 2 spikes on V.' Lou Sneary' Bluebird...so excited and my Otaara Jane Fumiye 'Hawaii' is blooming and it is lovely to say the least and also Banfieldara Gilded Tower 'Mystic Maze' is in bloom.