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09-28-2015, 11:46 AM
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Coelogyne usitana - One and done
I recently acquired a Coelogyne usitana with one spike just emerging and another spike that was on flower #7. I lost the existing spike, most likely due to the stress with the change in environment.
The spike that was emerging just opened its first flower, but I was very sad to see that it does not look like I will get any other flowers from that spike. The next bud is only 1/4 inch and is starting to yellow. The flower opened beautifully, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. All the photos I can find online show the next bud with much more development, so I'm pretty sure something is wrong.
The orchid is growing 5 new growths, so I probably won't have to wait too long for another spike...I'm just so disappointed!
Can anyone tell me what might have happened?
Growing conditions: indoors, SE window, partially shaded, right next to a humidifier
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09-28-2015, 01:18 PM
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It sounds like the 2nd spike is also being discarded because of environmental change. I wouldn't worry about it yet.
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09-28-2015, 01:54 PM
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My 2nd fave Coel. which I have in a 3'' pot growing in your conditions for some 2 yrs. Done blooming but putting out new roots. Glad you got response from isurus79 and IMHO I agree!
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09-29-2015, 09:19 AM
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Thanks! I'll hang tight and hope for the best with the new growths 
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10-22-2015, 03:46 PM
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I wanted to give a quick update.
The newest growth does have a flower spike emerging and I can already tell it is far more robust than the one that just gave me one flower. Hopefully it has fully adjusted and I get a nice show.
Thank you for the comments!
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12-05-2015, 08:33 AM
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pics please!
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12-07-2015, 04:36 PM
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It's not open yet, but the spike looks much different!
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12-07-2015, 05:41 PM
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12-07-2015, 05:42 PM
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Jealous! I wish mine would spike.
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12-07-2015, 05:44 PM
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How much does it cost in USA? Here in EU is being "easy" to find now. Adult plants are 23-30€ (25-32$).
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