Unknown orchid

[lauraeli]

I got this little beauty as a Valentine's day gift! Tag says Bllra. Tropic Lily 'Hilo Space Ship'

The pot has live moss all over it from the greenhouse so I have no way of knowing what sort of medium it's currently in.

Can I grow it with my phals?

[lauraeli]

Ok...it's a beallara. Any advice appreciated

[Dollythehun]

I have one I grow with my oncidiums. Seems to be flourishing. Intermediate temps, bright light, water 2x a week or so.

[lauraeli]

I was hoping I could put it with all my other orchids in the north window.

Im not thinking longterm since I'm moving at some point this spring, so wherever I put it is not a permanent spot.

[Dollythehun]

Wasn't it you who had the very bright north window? Try it. My oncidiums did well with my Phals in that same situation.

[lauraeli]

Yea, that was me.

Ill go ahead and try it then, and see what she does. Thanks

[Dollythehun]

You'll know quickly if she struggles and you can add an inexpensive clip on light if need be.

[estación seca]

I bet it will be fine there. I suspect the medium is very thick chunk bark, with moss growing on top of it. I have seen a lot of plants grown like this. The grower's greenhouse must have been very humid. The large chunk bark allows watering every day.

[lauraeli]

I do have a few lamps with clips that I used to use, before I realized they weren't needed.

Also I just took it out of the bag and looked through the holes in the pot. It is grown in sphagnum and seems sopping wet.

[Dollythehun]

Well, you know what to do!!!😉