Culture tips for Pescatoreas?
 

I managed to get ahold of a P. lehmannii today (I've been looking for one for a long time). :biggrin:

Anybody have any tips on growing this interesting species? I know for a fact that they don't have pseudobulbs, so they probably need more water than other sympodials do. I've also heard that they need shady, warm conditions (which I can provide). Lastly, when does this species usually bloom, and how strong is the scent (if there is one)? I'm guessing this plant can be treated a bit like a zygo, but with more shade and water.

The maxillaria tribe has really grown on me. I got hooked on this family when I first tried zygos. Still searching for a bollea to add to my collection. :)

Pescatorea, Bollea, Kefersteinia, Chondrorhyncha, Chondroscaphe, Cochleanthes, and Stenia are cultured the same way as each other.

They like it moist, but not wet. The roots need to dry out completely before watering again. Air around the roots is important, but too much air and the roots shrivel.

Grow intermediate to warm in shade or bright shade.

Don't know the bloom season for Pescatorea lehmannii. My Stenia vasquezii appears to be pushing out buds though.

Thanks for the tips...I really appreciate them. :)