Fascinating Facts About the Psychopsis Orchid!

The most fascinating facts about the Psychopsis orchid that most don't know. Many treasures to uncover with these orchids.
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[@clarissasagaille5018]

Maria, this is by far my favorite video of yours. It was so informative and this orchid is totally amazing! I have to have it!

[@PictureMaria1]

clarissa sagaille Thanks so much for sharing such kind and positive feedback!!! I sure do appreciate it! I am especially glad that you have joined me on my orchid adventures and I am hoping you will visit me often! Happy Growing and I am wishing success and happiness at every corner!!!

[@heloasusu]

Amazing, informative & more than enough info to grow a psychopsis orchid easily!! Thank you

[@PictureMaria1]

Awwwwwww thanks so much for your very kind feedback! I really do appreciate it! Happy growing and I am hoping you will visit again soon! 🤗

[@ronseidel4249]

great tutorial.. great lecturer. knowledgeable and keen to teach. thank you, I learnt heeps.

[@nitawal]

Thank you so much for this educational video!!

[@ahabthecrab]

I love your videos, the information you share and your love of orchids! Thank you!

[@PictureMaria1]

AWWWWWWWW THANKS SO MUCH! I really do appreciate your positive feedback! I am so happy that you have decided to join me on my orchid adventures! ...and indeed from one fellow orchid lover to another...Orchids are truly miraculous with the capability of filling your life with beauty and transforming your world from inside to out...but you already know that! HAPPY GROWING!

[@DavidRodriguez-jt1ns]

Absolutely beautiful orchid, love the mottled leaves.

[@PictureMaria1]

Indeed I totally agree! They are beautiful and one of the most fascinating orchids if you ask me! So amazing in their bloom potential and what exquisite blooms! :)

[@johnjhill3]

Whenever I have seen Psych's blooms, they struck me as beautiful in color and structure but i had never dug in for deep info about them. Now I see that their leaves, bulbs, spikes, and growth habits are all appealing to me. It's something I will keep an eye out for.

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching and glad to see you. I am hoping all is well in your orchid world! ...and yes the psychopsis orchids are really amazing plants...and when you see one you will never get them confused with another orchid because they have such distinct and recognizable traits...and along with the fact that they only have 5 known species and are not candidates for complex hybradizing...they will more then likely continue to stay true to their form. In that regard they are very unique blooms. I do hope that you get one soon...try to find one with two or 3 spikes in that way you may be able to have a spike in bloom almost continuously. It definitely is a worthwhile orchid...one of my faves!

[@armellep.4237]

Maria, fantastic video.... informative and ur bubbly personality made my day!

[@PictureMaria1]

Thanks so much for your very kind comments. I really do appreciate it! Thanks for joining me on My Tropical Plant Adventures and I am wishing you the absolute best in yours. HAPPY GROWING AND STAY AWESOME!

[@miche7032]

I have a baby Psychopsis Hildo. This type of orchid is new to me , so your video is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this information & happy growing.

[@yourteacher458]

Dear Maria 🌹, I'm watching your older videos and get inspired and encouraged. I bought a bletilla striata and maxillaria picta after watching you and now it's time for psychopsis. Thank you for everything you are doing. With love, Irena

[@mlkletchko]

loved your video and your specimens. I recently repotted my Psychopsis as I felt the moss it was in kept it too wet. the roots were not healthy and the leaves we very dry looking. I also kept losing new blossoms just as they started to emerge. roots are now healthy. I am getting many offshoots (hoping more stems) and though I just lost another flower as it was just emerging I remain hopeful. I'm in Laguna Beach CA which is ideal Temps and conditions. I just now placed it outside as humidity is mid 60s and Temps are in high 70s. remaining positive!

[@TFBIII-xb4kd]

I became a Psychopsis green valley owner yesterday. They had them on sale at Osdorp garden center in Amsterdam. Thank you so much for this and the other video you did on them. I learnt more in these two videos than anything else l could find searching the internet. I have a few questions? When it a good time to repot it and what sort of potting mix should l use?

[@patriciasholarfreund4964]

Thanks for taking the time to show this orchid in good detail. I bought one several months ago and it hasn't been doing well. I recently repotted it in leca pebbles/semi hydro. I'm hoping it will start to grow new roots. Appreciate that you took your time to make this video for us. I would love to have another psychopsis, but I find them to be very expensive.

[@PictureMaria1]

I am so sorry to hear that...I am hoping that it does better for you in the new media. I had one that fizzled out on me in the past and I believe that overwatering had a lot to do with it. So I would definitely keep a close eye on it. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you...and yes they are a bit pricey here as well but I definitely believe that you do get your money's worth from them if you can keep them healthy. The video took me a while to do but I believed it was very important to showcase my findings especially since they were facts that I didn't even know...so I indeed had to share. I believe in many ways they are underrated...so I am hoping they get the credit that they so much deserve.

[@robirobinson3602]

Wow, absolutely fascinating video to 'spike' one's interest in the Psychopsis. You're passion is catchy! I came looking for more info what I might expect from these stunning orchids, and whether it would be a good fit for me. I believe it is! Thank you so much Maria! I am now intrigued to subscribe and watch more of your informative videos. 🙏🌺💚😊

[@PictureMaria1]

It is quite a fascinating orchid...one of the most interesting ones that I have. I am glad that you were inspired by the video and I am hoping that it is a good fit for you. Thank you for your kind and positive feed back and for deciding to join me on my plant growing adventures! Hoping to share more wonderful plant times with you! Take care and HAPPY GROWING!

[@matthewcondon1985]

I will be a Psychopsis grower by this time next week...getting my first one in the mail soon. (Jan 2020) I am so excited, but I probably won't have flowers for 2-3 years as it will be a small plant. It will be a long wait.

[@katherineallen7042]

I ordered mine today before viewing this video ❤️ I saw it, and had to add it to my orchid collection! I hope you have flowers now that it’s been 2 years! Well wishes!

[@matthewcondon1985]

@@katherineallen7042 Wow, two years already. Still no blooms for me. But my psychopsis is doing great and growing. It’s had three new growths and lots of roots since I got it and the third should be starting to mature it’s pseudobulb in about a month or so. Maybe it will give me a spike this time. It was very small when I got it.

[@suemcdowell9723]

I would love to see an update on these. I love them!🎁

[@itsmeandorchid7302]

All i wanted to know is in this video i just love your videos, it is going to be my mother's day gift 😍

[@itsmeandorchid7302]

An Alba one thank you Maria Young 🤗

[@ArifKhanKHANAGE]

This video is bloody amazing! One of the best informative vids! x your're like the orchid Queen that answers what we want to hear lol. Hi from UK

[@PictureMaria1]

LOL! ...and awwwwwww that was so nice of you to say! I really do appreciate your very kind comment...and confirms that indeed my hard work is not in vain. Thanks a bunch and sending much love from Florida all the way to you in the UK!!! Stay awesome my friend and HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@jiazhao8447]

My psychopsis' flower spike stop blooming this Spring after 4 year of blooming throughout the Summer and Fall. What should I do with the spike (it still looks like it has a green bud but its not developing)? How do I get the plant to re-bloom or grow a new flower spike?

[@PictureMaria1]

Just as long as the spike is still green do not cut it. The spike can stop blooming for a number of reasons but if you continue to provide it all of its requirements usually it will produce an alternative spike off of the same spike and will eventually bloom again. I am finger crossing that everything turns out well and please keep me posted on your results.

[@SvetlanasHappyOrchids]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@PictureMaria1]

THANKS SO MUCH! HAPPY GROWING DEAR FRIEND! :)

[@randyonmaui]

Another orchid onto my wishlist..mang maria you are an excellent sales person! 😂

[@PictureMaria1]

HA HA HA! IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU GOT ON THE PSYCHOPSIS BUS! LOL! I do believe you will love it...it is a phenomenal orchid and you do get a bang for your buckeroonies on this one! I hope you get one really soon! HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@hildewilkens3772]

Thank you for this video Maria - very interesting - I don.t have a Psychopsis but goes definitely on my wish list now.

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for joining me on my orchid adventures! ...and I am so glad that I have inspired you to put this amazing orchid on your wish list! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I am hoping you do get one soon...and perhaps with multiple spikes so that you can enjoy the blooms continuous and throughout the year! HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@bumblebeesorchids3408]

Your Psychopsis are beautiful and healthy, so many spikes! :D Mine is yellow and I love it although it's a quite slow grower. :) Since you asked, a while ago I made a video called "Difference between Flower Spike and New Growth on Psychopsis", it shows the difference at a very early stage of growth when the little new shoot is less than a quarter of an inch in size. Happy growing! :)

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you and I do not have the yellow variety yet although I do think they are quite fascinating as well...hoping to one day pick up one! I will have to search out that video...I would love to see it. HAPPY GROWING!

[@wendyyakoweshen4812]

Hello I live in Canada, please let me know where I can purchase this Mariposa phychopsis orchid? Thanks so much!

[@PictureMaria1]

Unfortunately I don't know where they sell these in your area...and I don't know of any orchid nurseries that internationally. I would suggest perhaps checking online orchid shops if you can't find them locally. You can also research when and where they have orchid shows in Canada. I believe that they will have the most varieties of orchids and they would more than likely have several vendors that carry them. Best of wishes on getting one. They really are so well worth having. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@wendyyakoweshen4812]

@@PictureMaria1 you for the info! Take care 😊

[@kevinhensch9342]

Last month I ordered a psychopsis mariposa three lip after I saw yours in the video where you compared It to a samurai and I couldn’t resist to buy one it now has 2 spikes and one of them comes from tithe top of the pseudobulb. I’m really excited since I never saw the peloric version Thank you Maria for such awesome inspiring videos 😄

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for joining me on my orchid adventures Kevin! So glad to have you decided to accompany me! ...and yes my beloved samurai orchid I love it for its beauty and also what it symbolized to me "Strength and Valor". I am so happy that you got yourself one it is such a worth while orchid and you definitely get a bang for your buckeroonies! I have never had a peloric one but have seen them and they are quite beautiful and also a treat see! It is amazing how one spike is growing from the top of the pseudo bulb!!! I have never seen them do that before...but I learn something new everyday and I know that orchids will do absolutely whatever they want to do and often times they will surprise us and even in some cases prove us wrong....always expect the unexpected with these guys...you never really do know what they will do! But one thing is for sure they have us all on our tippy toes always in great anticipation for the miraculous beauty they present in our lives! HAPPY GROWING AND ENJOY!

[@kevinhensch9342]

MY Orchid Adventures thank you so much !!!you’re such a wonderful person Maria. I wish you also happy growing and great successes with all of your orchids :)

[@kathleenkernisan]

Hello Mario. Writing from south Florida. My first bud just blasted😔 what did I do wrong? I grow her outside. Thank you

[@PictureMaria1]

Sorry to hear that. There are many reasons to why Buds blast. Here are some: the plant could be sickly or too weak to sustain flowers so it will blast to conserve energy for its recovery. It could have a fungal, or other infection. It could be infected with insects that are sucking the juices out of the plant or flower (thrips are notorious for that). It could be a sign of under or over watering. It can also just be a normal process...sometimes the plant just does it. Without seeing the plant or knowing what is going on it is impossible to make an educated guess...but hopefully this will help in your process of elimination. I am hoping it is nothing serious and it will get back to blooming as normal. Happy Growing!

[@Meskarune]

I love this

[@hanafiirvan3408]

Hello Maria. :) How long for the secondary branch of the broken spike to bloom? Because my cat just broke my very first bud, and I'm depressed all day long right now, lol

[@stephaniesands119]

Now I can't unsee the samurai! Lol

[@KAMJKJ]

#Suggestion video To be plain question 8 months passed since creation of the video still those psychopsis flowers are blooming through the spikes can u make a 3 min vidoe of this psychopsis again for us to update the plant.😊😀😄😅 i really need the update plzz make it. Im from india im wishing to order it.

[@PictureMaria1]

The propagations did not take with the twisty ties on the phal and the psychopsis. It was not tight enough to mimic an injury to induce another spike...I did try to twist it tighter but broke a spike so I did not want to attempt it again. So in my case they both did not work unfortunately.

[@KAMJKJ]

@@PictureMaria1 failures are the stepping stones of sucess and finally if there is a will there is a way lets jump into another adventure😊

[@matthewcondon1985]

@@PictureMaria1 Miss Orchid Girl used keiki past on a phal and ended up getting secondary spikes. Maybe you could try keiki past applied to the nodes in hopes of extra spikes and if it makes keikis, then that's great too.

[@NYCOrchidQueen]

My psychopsis is in spike and I don't know if the grow tip came broken or if I broke it. But i remember reading how it will continue to grow and put out a new one and it is true!!! Great video ♥

[@PictureMaria1]

WHEEEEEEEEW! What a relief to hear that not grew another spike for you! Aren't they awesome! I just love them! Thanks for your kind comment and for watching! HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@NYCOrchidQueen]

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[@LGW3-Orchids-Exotics]

Great vid Maria! I have a small plant (about 5" big). It gets great light and is currently planted in a bark/coconut husk media. How well do you keep these watered and what media is best once they get to flowering size?

[@cshaky212]

I doooo loooove this orchids:) but mine I put it on a piece of wood mounted ,with some moss to allow more moisture retention ,but it hasn’t don’t much since I got it the spike has not given blooms yet ,what should I do

[@xinan7328]

Can you talk about how to take care of it?

[@BBQNBLUES]

Ok; You talked me into buying my 1st Psychopsis Memoria Bill Carter :)

[@PictureMaria1]

Ha ha ha!!! I’m so happy I did! They are fabulous!!! I am still dazzled by them to this very day! No other blooms compare!

[@BBQNBLUES]

@@PictureMaria1 Couldn't resist... Bought *Another* Psychopsis Mendehall 'Hildos' FCC/AOS both are just little babies in 2.5" pots, so I'm going to have to be patient...

[@PIAMUSA]

Gorgeous orchid...never heard it before....very nice....do they grow wild in the forest? What country? Beautiful plant....

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you and it is said that there are 5 known species varieties that grow in the wild and are native to South America, Central America and Trinidad. In the wild they can be found growing on the trunks and also branches of trees. They are very gorgeous and very unique looking with a whole lot of bloom potential. An orchid that definitely demands attention and refuses to be overlooked! :)

[@PIAMUSA]

Amazing...thnx for your response...luv that plant....

[@davidsunderland8063]

I would love to see someone try to hybridise these with a Schomburgkia.....

[@KAMJKJ]

#Doubt i have psychopsis pailo variety with spike not in bloom which mentioned has 3 lips but doubt is weather the three lip variety flower posses the three antenas like in normal psychopsis above the helmet or top portion or it lacks it plzz clear my doubt😅 i like psychopsis due to its looking like a samurai those 3 antenas are lovely to look help me

[@MyGreenPets]

You go girl. :)

[@PictureMaria1]

LOL! ...and I'm going I'm going! HAPPY GROWING! :)

[@OrchidsFynbos]

Thank you for the shout out Maria really appreciate it :) Hope 2018 will bring New and exciting adventures. Awesome video on the Psychopsis family, didn’t know that they could branch 😱 now I’m wondering if it can be stimulated to branch by removing the sheath on one of the eyes and painting with coconut water? Lol. I have the alba variety and it looked as if the new bud behind the current flower was going to open and we would have two flowers on the same node, but no such luck lol. Just as the new flower fully opened it sucked the life out of the old one and it shrivelled. So it appears that two flowers on the same node is not possible at least in my experience. So need to see if I can stimulate branching 😈 (poor plant). PS was watching your Angraecum video now and wow she’s a beauty! Can’t wait for my sesquipedale to flower but it’s still and infant 🙈.

[@sheilabroad8192]

This is fascinating but do you EVER cut the spike ?

[@PictureMaria1]

You only cut the spike if it turns brown and dies. The spike on these can bloom for several years. Thank you for watching and HAPPY GROWING!

[@priscillahiguita3939]

Hi Maria. If you cut it, do you cut it all or just what it dries ? How long will it take to bloom again? Thanks

[@ceciliaherrera9180]

How to fertilize this orchid

[@keepsmiling704]

I no nothing of how to care for this orchid, Light, temps, water needs , HELP. 🤐 Thank You, Love your video.I learned a lot and so glad my friend bought me one, I just don't want to kill the poor thing

[@anggreksolis]

Woaaww😍👍

[@huynhcindy512]

hi beautiful, live all your videos, did not know u sell orchids, I am looking for this beautiful psychopsis. how do I find u on ebay ?

[@EduardoCampos-qd9wj]

I have one With two Spikes and growing more new growth by the bases.

[@PictureMaria1]

That is so awesome!!! You never do know what they will do! I am hoping that you get even more spikes...the more the merrier I say! :) HAPPY GROWING AND WISHING YOU MORE CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH YOUR PSYCHOPSIS! :)

[@EduardoCampos-qd9wj]

MY Orchid Adventures Thank you Maria I wish you The same with your as well.

[@hieuhuynh242]

Hi Maria, your Psychopsis plants are very happy and healthy. I love the big leaves with mottles as well as many new growth you have. I tried to grow some but every new growth died off prematurely. I think it becomes very vulnerable on water stay inside the tiny leave. It would be nice that you can share how you water these beautiful plants. Do you try to keep the new growths dry completely and avoid spraying on them?

[@PictureMaria1]

You are right...the psychopsis orchid can be pretty finicky! I've noticed that too...I lost two already off of mine. Not sure why they do that though...but what I do know is that many people overwater them...and they can tolerate and appreciate some dry time. I think that is what happened to mine...and water from the media instead of from the top or spraying that may help as well. :)

[@MrsPieAmerican]

love this video and great info! The Intro is waaaaaay too long though, would be great to put all of this at the end... what I came for starts at 3:30

[@PictureMaria1]

Thank you for watching...and I am glad that you at least were able to see what you came there for! LOL! HAPPY GROWING!

[@IDEAHC]

😘😍😍👍

[@enarisnani2594]

Im soo late huhuhuhu

[@PictureMaria1]

...LOL!!!! Better late then never...I'm just glad you made it! Thanks for watching and joining me on my Orchid Adventures! :)

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

third!

[@PictureMaria1]

HIGH FIVE! You all are too much! LOL!

[@mechanicalbees7698]

Second!

[@PictureMaria1]

HIGH FIVE!!!! :) LOL!

[@Justusorjustone]

4rth....lol😂😂😂😂

[@PictureMaria1]

HA HA HA!!!! HIGH FIVE!!! LOL!

[@xinan7328]

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[@kevinstring1746]

First

[@PictureMaria1]

HIGH FIVE!!!! :)