Psychopsis 'Mariposa' in bloom
 

Late last week, my Psychopsis 'Mariposa' bloomed its first flower. Last night, it bloomed its second one. I'm overjoyed because when I first got this plant in February at the POE, I broke the first and tallest spike when I entered my car. Imagine how I felt... JUST bought a beautiful, soon-to-bloom Psychopsis orchid and breaking the spike almost immediately after purchase. :((
To top it off, the media it was in was so broken down, it was mostly just soil. So I had to repot it sometime in March. Fast forward about 5~ months, it FINALLY started to form a replacement spike/bud from the spike I broke.

6 months have passed and I can now enjoy its blooms!

And if you asked me, it looks like the flowers are overjoyed too. Call me crazy, but doesn't it look like it has its arms up in the air with a HUGE smile? Or is my imagination making me see things? :biggrin:

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very nice

Nice looking

I have about the same luck with spikes. Very nice flowers. My Mendenhall has a few more years, I think. I have had it since just out of flask. Someday....

Awesome!

It DOES look happy. Those are such neat blooms. I'm glad it flowered for you. Good growing. ^_^

You sure that what you're seeing isn't a reflection from a window, and it's you with your arms up in the air & a big smile on your face? :evil: :rofl:

Great growing!! And that's a really beautiful flower! :biggrin: (ps, I do kinda see that figure you were talkin about... Just had to poke a little fun :coverlaugh:)

Gorgeous festive flowers.
This orchid always bring me happiness.
Do not worry if you break a spike on this kind of plant....they will keep on flowering on the same spike anyways....the plant will just extend it.

I have new buds growing on the old spike and a new growth. Hopefully I'll soon see these beautiful flowers.

This is how the bud looks today. There's also a second bud in made and another new groth (the second).

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A new growth always makes me happy.
But you have all your plants outdoors. You do not get frost in winter?

In winter I either take them inside or put them in a small GH. We can get some frost but sporadicaly and temperstures don't get below -5°C.

I think it more looks like Miss Spider dancing from the books. haha. I can't wait and pray that mine decides to respike and bloom as nicely as yours.

Looking good :cheer:

Thanks y'all! My flowers are still kicking :) Quite impressed! How long do these flowers bloom for? I hope I have more time with them, the really brighten up my day/room.

It's going to depend on your conditions. But, a month seems about average. Are you in SF or SJ with this plant?

My Psychopsis has opened her bud also (about two weeks ago). I've put her inside now to enjoy her more. I hope the blooms lasts a long time.

Lovely!