If Pamianthe is a true epiphyte, it is likely adapted to fairly dry conditions at the roots or rapid cycling between wet and dry, even if its habitat receives frequent, or even daily rain. Its tolerance for constant moisture may depend on whether it tends to grow on vertical trunks or horizontal branches with a thick layer of detritus. Does anyone know how it grows in nature? FWIW, my Pamianthe seedlings are thriving in a mix of long-fiber sphagnum, permatill, and perlite. They're watered when the mix is almost dry and never misted. They're grown in a humid greenhouse in winter and humid outdoors in summer. Basically, I'm treating them as I would a Cattleya or Dendrobium seedling. Nick Plummer Durham, NC, Zone 7 On Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 7:59 AM, Rick Buell via pbs <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> wrote: > The few p.peruviana seedlings that I started, I attempted to keep > watered/misted daily, but their growth doesn't compare with yours. Although > they're rainforest species, do they somehow benefit from a slightly dryer > environment? This seems counterintuitive. > > Rick >