Question
Hi Wayne King,

Could you tell me the growing culture of Ionopsis & Psygmorchis Pusilla?  Is the growing condition same as Tolumnia?

Are they easy to grow? I heard Psygmorchis Pusilla has short live. If one dies, I need to buy new one or does it produce offspring?


Thanks in advance,
Nwe Lay

Answer
Yes, they grow under similar conditions and are called twig epiphytes.  They are not easy to grow and do best mounted in humid, bright conditions. Even when grown well and flowered well, the plants have a short lifespan. If you are able to grow Tolumnias well, you might give these a try since they are also twig epiphytes.  Otherwise, you may want to avois these (unless you like a challenge)