Birthday 🎉 Present!

[SADE2020]

Hi guys!

Maybe you can help me to find the perfect BD Gift.

Requirements:

1) Can adapt to different conditions, but mostly cold to warm and humid (even terrarium).

2) A pretty plant that could be decorative with an elegant structure, even without been in bloom.

What would you recommend?

And, if you have a picture or a link will be great.

THANKS

[Roberta]

Size limitation? Mediocalcar decoratum is a neat-looking plant which gets covered in little red and yellow flowers when it blooms.
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Misc...0decoratum.jpg
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Misc...0decoratum.jpg

Pretty easy to find in the US, but I know that you have challenges in finding some of the more obscure plants. But this one is highly adaptable.

[WaterWitchin]

Neofinitia maybe?

I ran across this guy's blog that has some really neat pictures... Orchid Man in the United Kingdom

[Shadeflower]

your link isn't working WW,
maybe this one
Neofinetia falcata - The absolute magic - Comprehensive guide and knowledge

checking out his site his latest article recommends to grow cymbidiums behind a curtain in the dark... Not sure if I misunderstood the growing in the dark part.

Rob's Closed Curtain Cymbidium Growing and Flowering Method

My cymbidiums are in a west facing window with no curtain, why the curtain??

ps, incidentally cymbidiums fit all the criteria above but they do get big

[Roberta]

Some of the Paphiopedilums have really attractive leaves - the Maudiae types grow under conditions similar to Phals. Or Paph delenatii and its hybrids (such as Magic Lantern) that are more warm-intermediate. Disadvantage is that they grow slowly and a long time between blooms until they get substantial. But certainly attractive.
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Paph...0delenatii.jpg
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Paph...%20Lantern.jpg
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Paph...ni%20White.jpg
Paph Armeni-white can grow either warm or cool. (Opens pale yellow, then turns white as flower matures)

[My Green Pets]

I would think in Mallorca you could grow certain Vandas, Cattleyas, and Dendrobiums outside all year.
I was going to suggest Vanda falcata as well.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Any or a mix of several different varieties of tillandsia.

[WaterWitchin]

Thanks ShadeFlower! Not sure what I did wrong. Left right after this post to go have cataract surgery. Obviously it was needed.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

Thanks ShadeFlower! Not sure what I did wrong. Left right after this post to go have cataract surgery. Obviously it was needed.

Hijack alert!

WW - How did the surgery go?

[SADE2020]

Originally Posted by Dusty Ol' Man

Hijack alert!

WW - How did the surgery go?

Goog Hijack... I want to know too!! WW..? How are you?

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Originally Posted by Roberta

Size limitation? Mediocalcar decoratum is a neat-looking plant which gets covered in little red and yellow flowers when it blooms.
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Misc...0decoratum.jpg
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Misc...0decoratum.jpg

Pretty easy to find in the US, but I know that you have challenges in finding some of the more obscure plants. But this one is highly adaptable.

Thanks, Roberta. I have the Mediocalcar in the tank, I am in love with it. Needs additional time to develop better. ♥

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Originally Posted by Roberta

This is a good option
http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Paph...%20Lantern.jpg
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Originally Posted by My Green Pets

I would think in Mallorca you could grow certain Vandas, Cattleyas, and Dendrobiums outside all year.
I was going to suggest Vanda falcata as well.

Certainly Catts and Vandas love Mallorca. Good, I ask cuz the Vanda falcata is on my list, going to check who has it. Thanks MGP