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Description
This is a hybrid mix of Central and South American Psychopsis, commonly known as the "Butterfly Orchid" due to its unique and elegant flower shape. They also have attractive and thick, slightly mottled foliage.
Psychopsis orchids are best known for their ability to re-flower on the same stem for multiple years—some have been recorded doing so for over 10 years! Each flower lasts 3 to 4 weeks. Once a flower drops, it typically takes 1 to 4 weeks (sometimes longer) for another bud to develop and bloom. The warmer the conditions and the larger the plant, the faster a new flower will emerge. Occasionally, two flowers may open at the same time, although this is usually brief.
Another interesting feature of their flower spikes is their resilience—if a spike is accidentally broken, you can leave the remaining section, as it may branch off from a node and produce a new side spike. Because a significant amount of energy is invested in producing flower spikes, it's not uncommon for the plant to have only one spike for 2 to 3 years before developing a second. Warmer temperatures tend to promote the faster development of spikes.
For best results, grow in a moist potting medium, in shaded conditions, with intermediate to warm temperatures.
Please note! Some plants may have scabbing under the foliage. This happens during growth spurts and does not affect the health of the plant.
$65 = blooming size, and can send a flower spike in less than one year $50 size = near blooming size, and can flower in 2026.