Gastrochilus japonicus help

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by tmoney

man, sorry, didn’t think/realize that you prolly didn’t know im the village idiot and most of what i type is mildly relevant at best. i should have typed, “ ive never heard of that orchid before and when i consulted my go-to source (travaldos) it mentioned 90% humidity in summer and 80-85 percent for the rest of the year.”

and then it reminded me that we are only successful at a small % of all orchids....so...sorry for the misunderstanding, and welcome to the orchidboard!!

If Gastrochilus needs that much humidity, don't tell mine! I don't grow that particular species, but what I do grow is perfectly happy on my southern California patio, daytime RH usually below 50%. Orchids are pretty adaptable.

[c123anderson]

Originally Posted by tmoney

man, sorry, didn’t think/realize that you prolly didn’t know im the village idiot and most of what i type is mildly relevant at best.

Thanks for the chuckle! Village idiot -- doubt it, but I wondered if I said something incorrect, which happens often. (Brain and typing uncoordinated)

Funny, I bought my GP online (good experience), and because I thought it looked "cute". Going back to the seller, I don't see a lot of information or post-purchase support other than the typical. (Good seller, and I would return. Not a backhanded compliment.) This experience is a good reminder and reinforcement to me (at least) that some research and careful thought should go into my purchases. Less whim and more deliberation. A great lesson for newbies who love everything they see.

No worries, tmoney!

[Roberta]

Looked up the Baker culture sheet in Orchidwiz... this is definitely a cool-growing species, but can take some heat if it cools off at night. Temperature range for the habitat is given as 88 deg F to 32 deg F... I suspect that cooler on the high end would be better (like 80-85 deg F) if possible. If it were my plant I'd try for 80-85 deg summer highs and 40 deg winter low with room for a bit of slop. So really a forgiving little orchid.
Native to Japan, Ryuku Islands, Taiwan.

[tmoney]

Originally Posted by c123anderson

Thanks for the chuckle! Village idiot -- doubt it, but I wondered if I said something incorrect, which happens often. (Brain and typing uncoordinated)

Funny, I bought my GP online (good experience), and because I thought it looked "cute". Going back to the seller, I don't see a lot of information or post-purchase support other than the typical. (Good seller, and I would return. Not a backhanded compliment.) This experience is a good reminder and reinforcement to me (at least) that some research and careful thought should go into my purchases. Less whim and more deliberation. A great lesson for newbies who love everything they see.

No worries, tmoney!

ahhh, well, yes, you don't know me in person! buuut, i totally agree about doing a bit of research before buying. when me and the girl got into orchids we also bought on flower looks and went thru a lot of poor little plants (dracs, and other exoctics we really have no business even trying to grow). it's good to hear about the versatility, and hopefully you can get your going again strong with help from the actual informed growers here!

also interesting to me is how the flowers on this remind me of phal. japonica (formerly siderea japonica). they have a very close look to them in coloration and sorta with flower shape. i dunno, not helpful observations but interesting to me at least! best of luck with yur babe!!