Repotting Acineta superba - Orchid Board

orchidophile168 · #1 03-10-2009, 10:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently got a division of Acineta superba at the Pacific Orchid Expo this past weekend, and am wondering what type of potting medium growers of Acineta recommend. I've read some growers having success with sphagnum moss alone and some growers using a medium bark mix. Does anyone grow this species/genus and have a preference? Generally, I use a mix of sphagnum and bark mix for stanhopeas, so I assume (correctly or incorrectly) it would be the same. Anyone advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

isurus79 · #2 03-10-2009, 10:32 PM

I have my Acineta superba (from TOF) in the same media as my Stans: pure spag. Its dormant right now, but was doing great earlier this year. I have to admit, Ive only had it for like 6 months, so Im no expert. All my Stanhopinae get the same media though, which is why I doubt the Acineta would have any trouble with it.