aerides falcata

[Call_Me_Bob]

i got this small aerides falcata from a friend. how big do they have to be to bloom? any tips or experiences are welcome

[WhiteRabbit]

IOSPE PHOTOS

[Call_Me_Bob]

i saw that, thanks. but it doesnt say if they like to be wet all the time, or dry out between watering, nor does it say min and max temps, or light for that matter. and every other culture sheet i try to find is for neo falcata. is their culture the same as neo falcata?

thanks

[marydaniellesantos]

It's a medium orchid, one of the larger of the Aerides. So I would give yours a couple years (maybe one) until blooming. It's a warm to hot growing plant, but as I have been told, that varies since chids are mostly happy if their roots are so. As for watering, let them dry slightly between waterings. I spary my Aerdies odorata seedlings daily with a nice soak once a week.

[Call_Me_Bob]

okay, thanks! its kind of small, so do you think i should spray it? if i sprayed it would i be spraying the foliage? or spraying it so the media is wet partly?

[marydaniellesantos]

Spray the media, I try not to wet the foliage. It may also help to put a top layer of moss for extra humidity.

[Call_Me_Bob]

if i spray the media, how much do i spray on it? just wet the top? i can put moss on the top if you think i should

[marydaniellesantos]

I usually go with about 5-7 sprays, and the moss is working great for my odorata seedlings. (actually I use it on all of the little ones). Yours is going to be great! I haven't gotten around to buying a falcata, but I was planning to buy it soon. Aerides have to be one of my favorites!

[Call_Me_Bob]

thats great! thanks for all your help! do i need to spray if i use moss on top? or no?

[marydaniellesantos]

I do, if you decide not to spray daily, you could just spray every other day. I couldn't tell how big it was from the picture. It doesn't look too small so every other day would be good.