Psychopsis kalihi no spike

[clusty]

Hey,

I have had a psy kalihi for 1 year now and it has been the most profusive bloomer from all my orchids. However this was bought with 2 spikes.

Last autumn i bought another one with deeper mottling but with no spikes. Is there something i can do to get it spiking?
So far I only got 2 more growths.
I am growing them on my rack with the other Cattleyas (~3000FC)

[WhiteRabbit]

[BettyE]

If it were mine, I'd try some blossom booster ( 10-30-20 ) fertilizer. Just my humble opinion...BettyE.

[Daethen]

I would say just give it good culture and when it is ready it will reward you.

[BettyE]

Actually, it takes more than good culture. After reading what Ray said, I now lower my high nitrogen level fertilizer 30-10-10 to a 10-30-20 when the orchid growth has matured. This allows the growth to slow down, and the orchid to put it's energy into making flowers. Try it...what can it hurt? BettyE.

[clusty]

Should I try to blast it with more light ?
I could place it next to my eastern window where it would get about 4h of direct sun.

[Daethen]

More sun may not hurt, but if you go that route, adjust it slowly so that you don't give it a burn. I use a balanced fert. year round.

[BettyE]

Originally Posted by clusty

Should I try to blast it with more light ?
I could place it next to my eastern window where it would get about 4h of direct sun.

More light is sometimes a good thing...but if the leaves begin to turn red, or feel warm, it's a little too much light. BettyE.