Zygopetalum with too many roots?

[Luckyelfie]

I have a zygo that was planted in soil when I bought her (or some other seriously broken down media). She has finished blooming and I decided it was time to repot her. She was a solid mass of thick healthy roots. She clearly loved whatever she was planted in. I had to use the hose to clean out her media and repotted her in sphagnum moss and small Orchiata. I was able to pot her pretty well, but I could not get media into that tight root ball that I had so diligently cleaned out. I pounded the pot on the table a few times to get the media to settle in as best as I could.

The question is, if there is no bark/moss in the center will she be alright? I'm thinking she is an epiphyte so she should be fine...but I also read she is more terrestrial so I'm just confused. The small Orchiata was pretty dusty and I didn't rinse it thinking hey its kinda like dirt. She has such pretty blooms and she is pretty large so I would hate to lose her. I was too tired to remember to taking pictures while I was potting her, but trust me when I tell you there was some serious root porn going on.

[orchidsarefun]

I think that's a zygonisia. I know it's too late but in future when repotting these just put it old roots and all in a bigger pot with some new media to fill in the space. In my experience, and conditions, these don't like being repotted. Good Luck.

[Dollythehun]

You are correct, it is a zygonesia. Luckyelfie, you will need to keep that very moist and cool with good air circulation.

[Luckyelfie]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

You are correct, it is a zygonesia. Luckyelfie, you will need to keep that very moist and cool with good air circulation.

Darn!!! They told me the wrong orchid. Thanks so much for the id. No problem keeping it moist with good air circulation but cool will be tough. Moved it under the a/c so we shall see. Summers are often 100 plus

You guys are awesome!

[Dollythehun]

The care is similar to a Zygo. I like the flowers better. You still have a prize.