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10-02-2021, 02:04 PM
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OMG Psychopsis repot success?
I'm a beginner. I posted about a mature Psychopsis Mariposa 'Green Valley' with two spikes (one mature bud) that I purchased in July. It was so pot bound that water would NOT penetrate the medium, and the bud dropped 2 days after I got it home. Pics are included.
With advice received from this forum I caaaaarefully repotted into S/H and OMG I AM BEYOND EXCITED. Look at the beautiful blooms!! Three new growths appear to be developing just fine.
I'm so happy and wanted to share. Thank you, Orchid Forum!
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10-02-2021, 02:13 PM
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It looks like it is very happy with its new conditions. Congrats!
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11-14-2021, 04:41 PM
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I had no idea they like LECA method. Congratulations! How much water do you leave in the LECA pot?
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11-14-2021, 07:01 PM
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very well done!!!
looks delighted
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11-14-2021, 08:13 PM
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It's proven to be a thirsty one so far. When the reservoir drops by about half, I re-fill the container and let it drain so the reservoir is full again, usually three times a week.
It continues to do well post-repot. The previous blooms dropped and were replaced by two NEW blooms. My friend calls it "giraffe flower."
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11-14-2021, 08:39 PM
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Hey Kim, congrats on the flowers. That is one on my wish list. The bottom of that moss ball was very degraded.
It looks great now. Since July though - that has been a long wait. I would have thrown it against a wall in that time  |
11-14-2021, 08:48 PM
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Hey, patience is especially a virtue with that one... once it gets going, each spike can pop out a flower every 6-8 weeks for YEARS. I think that it is on its way! Well done!
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11-15-2021, 12:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim in CT
It's proven to be a thirsty one so far. When the reservoir drops by about half, I re-fill the container and let it drain so the reservoir is full again, usually three times a week.
It continues to do well post-repot. The previous blooms dropped and were replaced by two NEW blooms. My friend calls it "giraffe flower."
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