/ Register

Welcome to OrchidsForum.com. We are a friendly online community for Orchid Growers all over the world. If you haven't joined yet we invite you to register and join our community. Hope to see you on our forums!

Pleurothallis dilemma

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by Mat Brutger, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. Nov 9, 2020 #1
    Mat Brutger

    Mat Brutger Active Member

    Messages:
    145
    Likes Received:
    80
    Hey everyone,
    What has worked best for you with this species? My first attempt didn't have very good roots and it didn't make it, second attempt in the mail on its way to me now. Any tips greatly appreciated!

    Mat
     
  2. Nov 9, 2020 #2
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,534
    Likes Received:
    562
    Location:
    Sacramento, CA
    Grew mine in moss and clay. Allowed to dry slightly. Very humid spot in the greenhouse. Thankfully it grew well enough to create division that I gave out because I later killed mine.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2021 #3
    Mat Brutger

    Mat Brutger Active Member

    Messages:
    145
    Likes Received:
    80
    Hey everyone,
    I'm still having some issues with this species. The new growths keep aborting on me, they seem to be rotting from the tip. All the growths that were on it when I got it are doing just fine and it's put out a good amount of roots. It flowers regularly and seems perfectly fine other than I can't get it to grow a new growth to maturity. Letting it dry between waterings, good humidity, the only thing I can think of is to give it even more air movement. Thoughts?

    Thanks,
    Mat
     
  4. Jun 29, 2021 #4
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

    Messages:
    13,779
    Likes Received:
    3,574
    Location:
    Santa Rosa, CA
    I grow it with bright morning light, with just a bit of moisture retentive material at the roots. It is watered daily most of the year and dries quickly. How bright are you growing it? Is it mounted or potted and what is the substrate?
     
  5. Jun 29, 2021 #5
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

    Messages:
    13,779
    Likes Received:
    3,574
    Location:
    Santa Rosa, CA
    If it helps, I grow this in the same place as mounted Den. vexillarius but with more light. Cool nights, 50F minimum.
     
    Mat Brutger likes this.
  6. Jun 30, 2021 #6
    Mat Brutger

    Mat Brutger Active Member

    Messages:
    145
    Likes Received:
    80
    Huh, that’s about what I’m doing! Thanks Marni