Trichocentrum Spiking Question

[zxyqu]

Hello all. I've got a Tricho Maureen that has refused to spike for me. I feel good that this should be the right time for them to spike but all I get is new growths and no buds. Before I changed anything, I wanted to get the groups opinion on best course of action. I live it Atlanta, grow in a shady west window, in MSU fertilizer in S/H. Thoughts?

[zxyqu]

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[phalaephila]

I am growing that hybrid, and have two new spikes coming right now. I live in Las Vegas, NV, and keep my plant in a west-southwest window that is at times shaded by a patio cover and a pine tree in the neighbor's yard - so it gets some afternoon sun, but not too much. Please note that because I live in the southwest, it is rarely cloudy, and even if there is no direct sun, it is usually very bright.

Is yours getting any sun at all? When in doubt with a non-blooming orchid, try a little more light. I would think that S/H would be fine - how are the roots?

The interesting thing is, I also have Trctm. lanceanum, one of the parents, located right next to the hybrid. Growing well, but never a spike...

Whatever you do, try changing only one thing at a time, or you will never know which factor is the one you are missing.

[zxyqu]

Thanks phalaephila. I basically have it in the exact same situation as you, but in a south, southwest window getting some shade. Maybe I might move it to a more bright spot, provided I can find one. I'm tempted a bit to try moving it outside. The roots appear fine, and it's put out a new growth recently.