I was given one but somehow it died on me and I like to try another one. Any culture help or advise? Thanks!

Oh I forgot to mention. I live in an apt building so I grow my few plants indoors on windowsills. Thanks again!

Here you go. http://www.slipperorchidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10028&highlight=besseae+culture

Basically grow them in cool and humid temperate condition and they should do quite well. Go easy on fertilizer and use clean water, rainwater is best.

Thanks you two! I think I might have overwatered it and it died from that.

I have killed one too. I don't think it is difficult to do! LOL

Newbies should first start with besseae hybrids and then move on the besseae plants with more experience. It will save you time and money.

Newbies should first start with besseae hybrids and then move on the besseae plants with more experience. It will save you time and money.

:iagree::iagree:

I have killed one too. I don't think it is difficult to do! LOL

lol that is the easiest part!!!

I also recommend besseae hybrids before moving on to species.

I also grow them in my apartment and actually grow them alongside my kovachiis and fischeri. They all seem to like very bright light. They like their feet moist and pots sitting in a tray of water. I also add oyster shells to their fine bark mix. I agree, they do like the cool weather and are doing great despite my lack of humidity.