[OGD] Enc./Epi. fragrans
I have two plants, one is called Encyclia fragrans, the other one Epidendrum fragrans. One flowers in spring/summer and the other one in autumn/winter, about 6 months apart. The flowers look the same. Each inflorescense carries 4-5 flowers. The summer plant is bigger in all aspects. The bulbs are thicker and longer and the leaves as well. Are the two the same plant? And if so, then why do they flower at different times of the year? Is there an explanation for this? Peter Hieke Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Arachnis flos-aeris
Even here in sunny Cape Town my plant had to grow to 2 mtrs. tall to flower for the first time. It grows in full sun under clear polycarbon the whole year round and flowers mostly in winter/spring. Temperature is probably not so important, but full sun. Peter Hieke Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Opsistylis
I bought this plant over 5 years ago as a small seedling and it has grown into a large plant, but no flowers. It stands 25 cm tall with 15 leaves and a total leave span of 51 cm. Can anyone tell me what to do to get it to produce an inflorescence and flowers? Should I grow it hotter, colder, brighter, darker, drier or what? Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you Peter Hieke Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Address required
Hi All, I'm looking for the e-mail address of EMLY S. SIEGERIST. Can somebody please help. Thank You Peter Hieke Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Baby corn orchid
I'm looking for the corect name of the so called "Baby corn" orchid. I found a good description on the internet that says: ' This prolific, thick bulbed orchid produces neat cones of tiny, pale yellow flowers with orange lips.' Is it Eria convallarioides or Eria spicata? Or what? Peter Hieke Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Stan. jennischiana
Try to grow it mounted on cork-oak. Mine is pushing down a spike right now. I grow it under intermediate conditions here in Cape Town. Regards Peter Hieke Blobergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Intergeneric Phal hybrids
Hi Julia, You are not the only one. They are really difficult to grow and to flower. Try to grow them in very bright and very humid conditions. The growing medium makes very little difference. Peter Hieke ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Phal. lueddemanniana
Hello All, I do not think that light is the factor for keikies on P. lueddemanniana. I'm fairly convinced that temperature is the factor. If the temperature is above 28ยบ C. then it produces keikies instead of flowers. I have seen on my P. lueddemannianas that all have nice flowers in winter and spring and in summer they produce keikies because of the high temperature. Kind regards Peter Hieke ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Dijon 2005
Hi Andy, Are you going to Dijon, or are you saving up and go to Miami in 2008? This could be a very unwise move, as it is 4 long years until then and nobody can predict what is going to happen. So, I rather go now, enjoy the medieval town of Dijon and the Burgundian Cuisine and a Spectacular Flower Show and possibly miss out on Miami 2008 and American Fast Food. Regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
[OGD] Phal. micholitzii
Hi Charles, I have Phal. micholitzii in my collection and I grow it on the warm side, that is winter night temps at 18/21: C. In summer the nights are usually around 18: C and the days at 28/34: C range. I have the plant now for 6 months and it grew 2 new leaves. It has 11 leaves and 5 inflorescenses and produced 3 flowers so far. It had a keiki when I received it and I removed it and it is also growing well. Seems mother and kid like the conditions. Regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Brassavola
"How to tell the differnece between Brassavola flagellaris and Brassavola tuberculata" It is actually quite simple: Brassavola flagellaris has thin pending terete leaves, 3-4mm thick and flowers here in SA in spring, October/November. Brassavola tuberculata has erect thick terete leaves, 6-8mm thick and flowers here in SA in late summer/autumn, February-April. Hope this helps to identify the plants in question. Regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Plaqued Phal species
Hi All, I had the same problems that Phal species grew poorly on any base that I used to mount Phal species on. Now since I'm using poystyrene blocks coated with cement (see AOS ORCHIDS January 2003 Pg 12) my species grow like wild. It is amazing to see how the roots attach themselves, like glued on, to the cement. So far I mounted about 20 differnet plants. I started with this in about April/May last year and I mounted small plants only, some were just one year out of flask and now, one year later, I have flower spikes coming. The plaques are misted or dipped in a bucket of water daily and fertilized once every week. The Pal. species that I mounted so far are: Phal. parishii, lindenii, gibbosa, intermedia, lueddemanniana, bastianii, floresensis and pallens var. dentriculata. The other plants are hybrids and one Aerangis punctata. The next will be Sophronitis cernua. Anyone who would like to know more, please ask on the list or mail me directly. Kind regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Banrot
Hello All, can anyone tell me what the active ingredient of Banrot is? Thank you Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Mystacidium caffrum
Peter and Marie, Yes, it has been renamed to Diaphananthe caffra. Unfortunately ther are no cultural hints. I would assume that it schould flower with more light, as it grows in montane forests. Kind regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
[OGD] Vanda coerulea
Hi Justin, If Vanda teres survives under the cool winter conditions, then V. coerulea will as well. It is definitely happier under cold conditions than warm conditions. Regards Peter from Bloubergstrand ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
