Psychopsis (Butterfly Orchid) Reblooms on Old Spikes—Don't Cut!

Unique Reblooming Habit

Psychopsis (butterfly orchid) purchased Nov 2007 with two spikes (4 and 6 flowers). Flowers died; new leaf Feb 2008. Two old spikes remain.

Critical Advice: Leave Spikes Alone

• Psychopsis frequently rebloom sequentially on same spikes for years.
• Can simultaneously send up new spikes while reblooming old ones.
• Cutting removes future flowering sites.

Care for South Africa Grower

• Bright indirect light, morning sun okay.
• Water when mix nearly dry.
• Standard orchid fertilizer weakly weekly.
• 50%+ humidity, gentle air movement.

Native to South America—your climate suits it well. Enjoy the unusual, long-lasting flowers.