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    Default Psychopsis Mariposa "Twin" a new dwarf type

    just got this yesterday. glad i took pics right away, the flower fell off today. it was overnighted, so i am hopeful the spikes will all survive though. the flowering one already has another bud coming. it has 4 more spikes. it was listed as having 1 to 3 spikes, so i am happy with the 5. it was a bit pricey thanks to the postage, but i have always wanted one of this type, and this one was listed as a 'new dwarf variety' so i got one before they disappeared. i'm not so sure it is all that dwarfy though. the flower is 5" even when dried up, so was probably a bit more than that. the blooming stem is 14 inches tall, so that part i think is shorter than the ones i have seen before, the longest leaf is 7" and the bulbs are maybe 2". it has a new growth coming up too. in a tall style 4" orchid pot with some mossy mix. i am a bit unsure of how much light they really need, psychopsis are noted in some articles to need bright light, and some others say on the shady side. even when they list foot-candles it is contradictory. i have other oncidiums and mule ears doing well, so i will place it near them i think. perhaps shaded a bit by another plant, in the beginning at least. but if anyone can relate how they grow and flower theirs, i'd love to hear about it.

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