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Posted by bgian New York (My Page) on
Sat, Feb 6, 10 at 18:38

Hi! I bought a psychopsis mendenhall during the summer, and at first it started a few growths, but then the leaves that were growing seem limp and with a little curling and not as large as the ones it currently had. I have it growing with my phals so I water it similarly and fertilize lightly frequently. It's in bark. I'm afraid to repot it since they are supposed to be sensitive? Also there are just a few tiny white pitted spots on the leaves. (not mealy bugs) Any tips?

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Give it brighter light than you give your phals and make sure it dries out between waterings. Psychopsis must dry or the roots will rot.

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  • Posted by bgian New York (My Page) on
    Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 14:20

ok, I'll try it! Can you tell me: how often should they be repotted? when is a good time to so?

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  • Posted by donaldb 5B Worcester, MA (My Page) on
    Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 9:05

Greetings. I have four of these that have been growing quite happily for the past six years. My Mendenhall has had a least one flower in bloom always. As far as potting medium all of mine are in slotted clay pots in sphagnum moss. They are potted that way because I find that they need to be watered every seven days in that medium and in clay pots. I have tried different combinations in the past but the moss works out for me. I must say that one is also potted in a mixture of bark,charcoal and moss and it seems quite content. I pot mine every two years without ever running into any problems. I'm attaching a PDF file link on their culture that should be of some help to you. Happy growing. http://www.orchidaceae.com/techSheets/Psychopsis.pdf

Here is a link that might be useful: Psychopsis Culture

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Repot as INfrequently as possible! These HATE HATE HATE having their roots disturbed and will sulk when repotted...in most cases. Exceptions abound of course.

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  • Posted by bgian New York (My Page) on
    Tue, Feb 9, 10 at 17:43

Wow, thank you for all the advice on the light/ potting medium/culture sheet and the NOT repotting!
Are there any comments about water quality? Could that be a factor? (I'm not sure about my water but my paph is doing fine)

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  • Posted by donaldb 5B Worcester, MA (My Page) on
    Wed, Feb 10, 10 at 13:27

During the winter you could melt snow. I do that on occasion. Spring and Summer rain water. When using tap water I usually let it sit for a week before using it. Like terpguy mentioned as with the potting exceptions abound. What works for one individual in one part of the country might not in a different. What I like about orchids is that they keep you on your toes. Have fun with your orchid.

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  • Posted by donaldb 5B Worcester, MA (My Page) on
    Wed, Feb 10, 10 at 13:30

Here's another link for your info:
http://www.orchidculture.com/COD/FREE/FS248.html

Here is a link that might be useful: More Psychopsis Culture

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donaldb, Thank you for providing the Bakers' culture sheet!

--Stitz--

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  • Posted by donaldb 5B Worcester, MA (My Page) on
    Thu, Feb 11, 10 at 9:00

You're more than welcome Stitz.

  
 

 

 


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