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Originally Posted by smweaver
Fantastic, Mauro--both the blooms and your story of success with this plant. Do you actually grow this one in rocks, or do you have it in a different type of potting mix? If it's in sphagnum moss (I think you've posted before that some of your cattleyas and laelias are growing in moss), would you mind giving some cultural tips, please? Do you pack loosely or firmly with the moss? How often do you water it--allow it to dry out completely between waterings or keep it slightly moist? Thank you.
Steve
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Steve, I have this L. angereri in tree fern fiber mixed with small pieces of rock. It is in very bright light.
I have several of my Cattleyas and Laelias in moss and clay pots. In these cases, I actually make a mix of 70% moss and 30% Styrofoam peanuts. This is necessary to the moss do not compact excessively and also to facilitate drainage. Using this mix I got better control of the humidity in the pots. I generally let the pots almost get dry. I don't like the moss to dry out completely because it becomes crispy and somewhat hydro-repellent. So, water frequency depends a little on how the weather is. But, as a general guide, two-three times a week during the winter and every other day during the summer.
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