Mexipedium xerophyticum

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Achamore

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Have had this plant for at least 12 years, and it only bloomed once before, about 10 years back. I was growing it moderately dry, in line with the advice I had seen. Then a year ago someone on this forum mentioned that in fact it might be best keeping the roots moist, that some places in their native habitat there is sphagnum moss covering the roots. So I began watering it a bit every day, and it has responded well, putting on new growths after years of slow decline. Here is the new bloom.




 
Its lovely! I just purchased one of these yesterday so I was happy to come across your photos and cultural advice :)
 
Lovely flower, and interesting, compact growing :drool:!!!!

Mine has 10cm + of 'cabling' between the different growths :eek: !

Jean
 
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