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[Doc G]

The stippling looks too random in size and placement to be natural coloration. One of your pictures shows apparent dimpling of a spot which is also a sign that it is not natural.

It usually doesn't hurt to put an orchid in lower light when you first bring it home. Keep your receipt in case it goes down hill. Sometimes the leaves will be damaged from assembly line potting, packaging, shipping, quarantine, distribution and handling. Usually they recover.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Doc G

The stippling looks too random in size and placement to be natural coloration. One of your pictures shows apparent dimpling of a spot which is also a sign that it is not natural.

The spotting on Trichocentrums are sparse and unordered. It can vary in degree of stippling from individual to individual. This spotting is not present in all species or individuals of Trctms as well. So, yes, it is random.

Phal lowii has a similar kind of pigmentation on the leaves. Sometimes it'll show up on certain leaves, other times it won't.

Don't get me wrong I'm not telling anyone not to quarantine their plants. Quarantining the plant is a good practice.

[VickiC]

Thanks, King!
Vicki

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

The spotting on Trichocentrums are sparse and unordered. It can vary in degree of stippling from individual to individual. This spotting is not present in all species or individuals of Trctms as well. So, yes, it is random.

Phal lowii has a similar kind of pigmentation on the leaves. Sometimes it'll show up on certain leaves, other times it won't.

Don't get me wrong I'm not telling anyone not to quarantine their plants. Quarantining the plant is a good practice.

[fotofashion]

I, also, have rescued the above orchid from Lowe's. Got two of them and two others for the princely sum of $2 each. My question is: what does this orchid look like. I have "googled" it and, other than a list of different orchids at a Japanese site, I have gotten no other response except this board. Also, "red mule ear type" what does that signify. Thanks for any help.
PS: I may be new to this board but I am not new to growing orchids. I've had plants for around 45 years but some of these new (?) hybrids are complete strangers to me.
Beverly A.

[VickiC]

Hi Beverly,
I have no idea what the orchid bloom looks like, I'm afraid. I know this is certainly not an answer to your queston. I'm sorry. In fact, I know basically zero about it. Neither could I find good care info for it, so I have just hoped that I have been taking care of it as I should. I've given it from 1500-2000 footcandles of light, about 45-50% humidity, watered it every 10-12 days....misted it 3-4 times ea day to cool the leaves in my hot greenhouse. I've had a problem with heat this summer. It seems to be happy with the care I'm giving it....more roots are growing like crazy. Hopefully, other experince growers will help you with your question. I'm only into the first 1 1/2 year.
Best of luck,
Vicki
(By the way, I have never gotten an orchid from Lowe's for $2, so consider yourself lucky. Generally, the sale plants that I have bought are on their last leg or maybe have even already gone to "chid heaven" (little do I know at the time). The least I have paid for these is $5. I'm trying hard to wean myself from Lowes, but it's not easy since there are nurserys in this area. I've learned that buying from reputable vendors only makes sense.)
Vicki

Originally Posted by fotofashion

I, also, have rescued the above orchid from Lowe's. Got two of them and two others for the princely sum of $2 each. My question is: what does this orchid look like. I have "googled" it and, other than a list of different orchids at a Japanese site, I have gotten no other response except this board. Also, "red mule ear type" what does that signify. Thanks for any help.
PS: I may be new to this board but I am not new to growing orchids. I've had plants for around 45 years but some of these new (?) hybrids are complete strangers to me.
Beverly A.

[tucker85]

This is my Trctn Maureen x Haematochilum red. I love the plant. It's very fragrant in the mornings. It grows well with Cattleya type culture.

[VickiC]

Thank you. Also, your orchid is beautiful.....such pretty blooms.
Vicki

Originally Posted by tucker85

This is my Trctn Maureen x Haematochilum red. I love the plant. It's very fragrant in the mornings. It grows well with Cattleya type culture.