Phalaenopsis lowii

My plants of this species have been flowering regularly, but they grew slowly and in my small aquarium the flower stalk would soon arrive at the lights, so I was used to 1 - 3 flowers. Beginning of this year, at the suggestion of a friend, I potted a dwindling plant in sphagnum moss and it has exploded in growth and more recently also in flowers, 10 total, though not all of them were open at the same time. The first one opened 8 weeks ago, the last one this week.

 

Thanks! Yes, it was mounted. I think the moss keeps the roots moist for longer, something that lowii apparently likes. Several years ago I read of someone who very successfully grew this species with the roots hanging into a fish tank.

 

Thanks! Here's a picture I took yesterday where you can see the individual flowers up close:

 

I would pot it, mine are all potted and are doing fine. They would be doing better if I kept them under lights during growth and flowering seasons instead of hoping for sufficient sunshine. But things might work differently under your conditions.

 

What column?

 

Ah, I wish I knew. I'd love to see the pollinator with pollen attached, the stipe is just as long as the rostellum

 

Sorry for the late reply. I don't do anything special in winter besides fertilizing less. My plants always lose quite some substance during winter and look miserable by spring (but still retain a couple of leaves). As soon as the light level increases they explode with growth (provided they're kept moist enough), it's crazy. Because light is limiting in winter and can be also transiently in fall during bud growth, I'll probably put my lowiis under artificial lights for some time of the year.