Haweara Lava Burst

I have one that is still in tight bud. This is one hybrid that I think everyone should have. Just have to keep it a little on the dry side which is hard with our rainy summers, so it stays in the greenhouse, while my other orchids enjoy their daily baths. Do you keep it dryer also?

 

Yes it is. It's in bark with a little sphagnum moss on top. I got it like that last year, just out of bloom. But the seller said they needed to be on the dryer side, otherwise you would lose them. I lost one a few years back, but I think that one was from too much water and not enough sun. At least this one survived to put up two spikes this year for me. Mine is variety ‘Puanani’. Not sure if the flower color will the same as yours?

 

It is in a type of composite pot (one that will fall apart) and it is planted on top of the medium. The most of the roots are hanging down the sides and I mist it several times daily, so it stays moist. I have a problem with snails, wood roaches, and whatever else comes out at night that likes to munch on my orchid spikes, buds and blooms, so when I spot a spike coming out I move my orchids to the screened in back porch. I saw a previous full plant post of your orchid and I think when it is finished blooming I will mount it also. Also is it 'Haweara' or is it Howeara? I grow lots of Bulbos. so water is not a problem.