Hi,
I've had orchids for about 5 years. One of them is labeled epi. radicans.
I bought it at an auction of the local orchid society about 3 years ago. It
looks very healthy, has lots of leaves and wonderful roots. But, it has
never bloomed. On the advice of the orchid group, I had been feeding the
orchids every week but at a greatly reduced amount -- about 1/4 teaspoon (or
less) of fertilizer in a gallon of water.

This summer I put all of them outside and got out of the habit of feeding
them so much. We're in Champaign, IL. I brought them inside about 6 weeks
ago and I have fed them just once since then. I check to see if they need
watering regularly and water only when they need it. They are in a room
with good light--southwest exposure. The epi is right in front of the
window so it does get direct sunlight in the afternoon. The humidity ranges
from 40-55% in the room and I have a fan on a timer running about an hour
four times a day. Not sure there is enough difference between day and night
temperature in that room.

My phals, dendrobium and cattleya all bloom. Clearly I'm missing something
with this one plant. Would appreciate any hints on helping it bloom.

Thanks,
Patricia

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