If Lauris knows your conditions, perhaps she'll say why she thought your light suited the species, if you haven't had this conversation already.

Sometimes I check Baker or Jay's *after* a plant's doing well, only to learn it should have expired long ago from the inhospitable conditions. :)

Thanks for mentioning Charles Baker died.

I had a long discussion with Lauris. I always arrive early at Shows to have an opportunity to talk with the vendors, in advance of the thundering crowds. She understood my conditions.

Lauris was SELLING. I am looking for someone with experience at GROWING this species for a while....

Five days after my purchase, it's surviving! yeee-ha!

--Stitz--

Stitz, I got a large seedling about two years ago from Oak Hill and it looks like it is coming up to about blooming size now. Indirect bright light, about 50% humidity, good air circulation, water when dry, fertilize when I remember. It has been growing in a hanging slotted clay pot, mostly empty. Long thick roots dangle out of the pot. The leaves are now about 8" long if that's any guide to the maturity of your plant.

Thanks CJ. A slotted pot or a basket might be an improvement over the plastic pot. The massive roots are currently contained. My roots need space to dangle. Fortunately, it's been mostly overcast here since I brought it home.

--Stitz--

They should basically be grown like a Vanda with somewhat less light. They experience two resting periods and typically bloom after the second one. Let the root activity be your guide to culture.

Mine has bloomed the last three or four years despite being subjected to Oklahoma conditions for ~8 months of the year. It is shaded by overhead oak trees. Mine regularly experiences extremely low humidity, terrible water quality, dry superheated winds, and attacks by a host of vermin. Oklahoma is not reknowned for quality orchid growing conditions. And yet this one survives. A testament to its adaptability. Well bought.

mrbreeze,
Thanks for sharing and for your support.

--Stitz--