Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos'

[ncapensis]

I got the Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' in an Orchid sale locally. Love to name and shame but I'll not going to do it. I suspected there was a problem with the plant and indeed when I got it home and had a look at the roots . Well , they were bone dry and dead, the tip of the flower spike was dry too. I did ask at the nursery if the plant , looking as it did was healthy and normal, answer "Yes".
I cut all the roots off and cut the spike to save energy. This was 6 or 7 weeks ago. I've had it resting on bark and a little moss. Misted a bit , dipped in water a bit. Anyway today I noticed three new roots starting and a new spike of bulb starting. So even tho I only started with Orchids a couple of months ago I seem to be doing Ok. Thanks to the people here , web searches and a few conversations .
Best Wishes
Steve

[OrchidPrince]

Congrats on the success of nursing it back to health. Wishing you the best with it.

[ncapensis]

Thanks, just love the leaves on this plant.

[Draft]

Congratulations on the rescue! I'm sure it'll be a great plant.

I've bought a few "bargain rack of impending death" orchids, and it's a great way to learn care techniques, even if the plant is too far gone. Although I've got one that every time I think it's recovered, it decides to drop back again. I don't want to give up on it, but....