Peristeria Elata-- Dove Orchids

Substrate, growing media and repotting:
Peristeria elata are usually grown in pots or baskets filled with a very coarse, open, fast draining medium that allows the roots to dry rapidly after watering. Undersized pots with room for only 1-2 year's growth are recommended because the medium in larger pots remains wet for too long after watering. As a result, roots do not dry fast enough and are eventually lost to root rot. Most growers recommend using coarse-grade fir-bark, but others prefer to use coarse cork-nuggets mixed with large chunks of charcoal.