So last August Psychopsis orchid, it was in bloom and had one bud and another spike forming. The third spike dry off
. I did not think much of it because the plant at the time looked good, and healthy and it is a constant spike producer, it has produces about 5 spikes in total. Them in January I notice that the leafs started to look dry, and I thought I was given it too much light, so I reduced the light, but them I notice some rot taking place and the bulbs drying, so them I had to take a look at the roots right. When I took it of the pot I was surprised that the plant split in two, and the one with the two spikes all its roots were gone, rotted. The bulbs were soft and rotted too. I looked that the other plant (still having the spike that has not flower again) and it had several good rots, so I re-potted and I being waiting for it to either make it or not. And I have been rewarded with new roots.
. But today I found my self being a little impatient and also wondering if I should cut the spike (is not flowering) and let the plant give all the energy to putting out new roots. And was surprised, I found that is not just new roots, but also two new growths and I check the tip of the spike which I thought was all dry out and with in the dry sheets a new bud seems to be forming.
Now the plant still looks dry, but I think that it will look like that for a long time until all the old parts are gone and the new growth is mature. Any suggestion. Keep in mind that humidity is about 50%, I keep it in the kitchen in front of a east facing window, away from direct sun. and I'm
misting the roots that are out of the media to keep them from drying out to much.
My question is what else can I do to ensure recovery continues, should I cut the spike, or leave it?
Attached are pictures of last August and current ones with new growth. The plant has not shown sings of flowering until now.
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Need advice for Psychop. Mariposa 'Twins'.
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