DONT disturb the roots - OR - Is the AOS wrong?

[MJG]

I've had my larger psychopsis for 3 years. It was potted in the middle when I bought it. It was happy that way. It stayed centered in the pot.

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Roberta and SouthPark are right. It is a sympodial orchid and may show grow in one direction or another. Start in the center and adjust if needed. But if you are potting this in a larger pot it could be a couple of years or more before it needs repotting.

[WaterWitchin]

My advice, for what it’s worth... put in the middle of the pot and move forward. We’re not talking Blc. The psycopsis grows VERY slowly.

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So if you plant in
a bark mix, you’ll likely have to refresh the medium anyway before it outgrows the pot.

[nzadro]

Many thanks for your responses! Thankfully all along the same lines. In the center it will go!

[nzadro]

Need to share how well my hildos baby is growing after being with me for less than a month & despite a repotting. So pleased. Keep up the good work little one!

Natalie

[DirtyCoconuts]

Nice, Nat!

[WaterWitchin]

Excellent Natalie!

[MJG]

Way to go, Natalie! What a happy-looking little psychopsis.

[nzadro]

Hi friends,

It is now August and the growth point has made some significant progress! The larger leaf on the right is newest. If you go back a couple posts, you can see a photo of how little it was in June!

I just want to ask, is it getting too much light? The leaf pattern is coming out more dark, but so far no burn (-- note-- that little "hole" on the left leaf was already there when it came from Hausermann). I recently moved and it is growing in a southeast window, with about 5-6 hours of direct sun. Bright all other hours too. It has been in this window for about a month & it is beautiful, but I'd hate to be giving too much sun. No signs of burn yet, just dark mottling coming out.

Thanks!
Natalie

[Roberta]

I looks like it is doing great! And it appears to be tolerating the bright light just fine. Unless the seasonal sun shift suddenly blasts it, I don't see any reason to worry. And if anything, take advantage of the sun while you have it. The autumnal equinox is less than a month away!

[nzadro]

Thanks, Roberta! It looks happy (and pretty). But man, is it a thirsty one! It gets watered nearly everyday.

I wonder when this guy will reach blooming size. I can't even begin to understand how it will spike. Hopefully someday!!!!!