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Repotting an orchid while it’s blooming often causes the flowers to drop, so it’s best to wait until the flowers have finished. But what happens if an orchid just won’t stop blooming? That’s the “problem” I have with this Kefersteinia. It’s been in bloom for over a year now, and it’s messing up my repotting schedule. Each small blossom only lasts about a week, but the plant provides a constant supply. Kefersteinias are related to Zygos.

This species has thin leaves and no pseudobulbs, so it needs daily watering, high humidity, and good air movement. The 1 inch (2.5 cm) yellow flowers have dark red spots and a white lip. Each intricate bloom has a pointed yellow “fang” that gives the impression of a snake’s mouth.

These fascinating flowers grace cloud forests in Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica. I don’t know if it blooms as profusely in its native home as it does for me, but with a regular supply of fascinating flowers, I guess repotting will have to wait.

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 4:41 pm and is filed under Intermediate Growers, Mini Orchids, Photos, Watering.

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