Why do Brassovolas hate me?

[Lilavati]

Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

I've found that mine bloom well when given really high light - like full sun till 2pm in summer, then all day in the fall. It's usually in bloom all winter.

If you look up the weather patterns in areas they grow wild, you'll find that the get tons of rain, then barely any at all. Try cutting back on water and fertilizer or eliminate it all together. That, along with as much light as it can handle should get them blooming for you.

I'll try moving them out into even brighter areas in the summer then . . . I was erring on the side of caution. Do you know off hand what season tends to be the dry season for them?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Lilavati

I'll try moving them out into even brighter areas in the summer then . . . I was erring on the side of caution. Do you know off hand what season tends to be the dry season for them?

Winter. I would try cutting your water regimine in half and see what happens. Scare the bejezzez out of your plant! It rarely fails for me. Ive seen nodosas growing in the forest in Panama with the spray from waves actually drenching these plants in salt. Not that Im advocating using salt on your plants, but I am advocating a little abuse!! Trust me, not only can they take it, but the might actually need it! Give 'em as much light as they can handle, cut your watering and do you best to prevent any cold drafts from hitting you flowers when in bud. Sounds like your humidity is perfect for these guys too.

[Lilavati]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Winter. I would try cutting your water regimine in half and see what happens. Scare the bejezzez out of your plant! It rarely fails for me. Ive seen nodosas growing in the forest in Panama with the spray from waves actually drenching these plants in salt. Not that Im advocating using salt on your plants, but I am advocating a little abuse!! Trust me, not only can they take it, but the might actually need it! Give 'em as much light as they can handle, cut your watering and do you best to prevent any cold drafts from hitting you flowers when in bud. Sounds like your humidity is perfect for these guys too.

Got it. Something between benign neglect and active malice coming up.