Variegated Leaves. Pyp. Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS

Description: The ever popular and highly unusual Psychopsis (abbreviated Pyp.) Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS is a delight to see and behold. This is a mericlone of one of the best Psychopsis ever produced. This clone received a First Class Certificate (FCC) from the American Orchid Society—the highest flower award, so the flowers are of exceptional quality. The pod parent, Pyp. Butterfly, is Pyp. sanderae x Pyp. papilio. The genetic composition of Pyp. Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS is 75% Pyp. papilio and 25% Pyp. sanderae. It has beautiful light green variegated foliage covered in fine mahogany markings. The flower spikes can get 18 inches to 2 feet tall and will produce a single large butterfly-like flower that lasts at least 3 weeks. It is a sequential bloomer, so as the flower fades another bud is produced on the spike. This can go on successively for many years. Some spikes have been blooming over 15 years! In addition, the plant produces new spikes each year as the new growths form at the base of the plant. Never cut the spike unless it is brown and dry. Grow in medium level light (similar to Phal but less then Cattleya). It prefers to be moist but not soggy (similar to Phal), so sphagnum moss is the preferred potting medium. Water as the medium becomes nearly dry. Fertilize regularly and flush with clear water once per month to prevent fertilizer salt buildup. It is a warm grower and you can grow these together with your Phals as these require similar conditions. Never repot during the winter time, and repot only when necessary as this plant detests having its roots disturbed. It has been known to sulk for years to get even. If repotting must be performed, disturb the root mass as little as possible. Remove it from the pot, perform minimal cleaning and trimming, slip it into a slightly larger pot and tuck moss to fill the voids. This one of the most carefree orchids and easy to grow and bloom. Recommended for lovers of variegated leaves, beginners, and growers looking for something unusual. GuaranteeSafe arrival of a healthy orchid plant is guaranteed. Please contact us within 72 hours of arrival if there is damage, a mistake or items missing on your shipment. Due to the nature of live orchids, we regret that we will not honor claims reported after 72 hours of arrival. PaymentPayment is expected within 24 hours of the completed auction. Any non-payors will be reported to eBay. ShippingWe use our own shipping box or a FedEx box and line them with "foam sheets" and add heat packs when needed. This helps to keep the proper temperatures for your orchids during delivery. Our 25 + years of shipping helped us to understand what is necessary to achieve safe transport for the orchids. It is imperative that we are given the correct address to ship packages. We cannot be held responsible for orders that are misdelivered because of an incorrect or incomplete address. Please make sure that you check the confirmation that is sent to you immediately after the order is placed to ensure that all the information is correct. To ensure safe arrival of healthy orchid plants, someone must be home to sign for the package. Shipping to the 48 continental states and Alaska only. We do not ship to Hawaii. We have over 25 years of professional packing and shipping experience. We are experienced with shipping orchids in flower and will take every precaution to make sure they will arrive safe, but we will not be responsible in the rare event of broken or damaged flowers or spikes. Ships to the Continental US only. We are not shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico at this time. Other OrchidsPlease watch for additional orchids to be listed in the near future. It is our goal to provide you will some of the best and most unique orchids in the US!

Price: 45 USD

Location: Montclair, California

End Time: 2024-10-25T21:00:59.000Z

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