"Cycnoches chlorochilon... highly fragrant...
Cycnoches... produce separate male and female flowers, usually on different inflorescences. The genus gets its name from the elongated column on the male flowers, which resembles the arched neck of a swan; some sources attribute the name to the shape of the flower, which resembles a swan when viewed from a certain angle. ... Easily grown indoors under medium to low light levels (800-1,000 foot-candles) and at temperatures from 55 to 85 degrees. They are best grown in fine fir bark or New Zealand sphagnum moss. Repot every year when the new growth begins. In winter, after they lose their leaves, cycnoches require a pronounced dry period (no water). Once new growth begins in the spring, plants should be kept moist and fertilized heavily... Bright light (1,000 foot-candles or more) promotes the formation of female flowers, while subdued light (less than 1,000 foot-candles) encourages the formation of male flowers. ... Cycnoches chlorochilon has the largest flowers (more than 5 inches across) of the genus... spicy vanilla fragrance" Article URL : http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/04/HOG70LGS6G1.DTL see photo [by Eric Hunt] : http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2006/10/04/ho_pick_orchid.jpg *********** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
