Dtps Kenneth Schubert. . . help

[quietmorning]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Doritaenopsis don't look any different from a Phalaenopsis hybrid vegetatively. It's indistinguishable out of bloom.

Doritaenopsis = Doritis x Phalaenopsis

Yes, this was the vendor selling a bad plant. You don't have to stop going there, just stop making rookie mistakes. They might try to sell you bad stuff hoping to clear their shelves and make money, but you also have the power to say yes or no.

There's always the return policy (unless all sales are final).

Can you post a picture of this Dtps Kenneth Schubert in which you question it's validity? Where'd you get it from?

This is the picture I posted here on the orchid board - several people told me this is indeed a Kenneth Schubert. I was definitely expecting rounder leaves. The pictures on the web that I've found for a full plant have the same leaf type.

I got the orchid from IronWood Orchids Estate - out of North Carolina.

I'll call the vendor and see what they'll do. I seriously doubt that at this point, there's much they will do. It's been several weeks since I received the orchid. They have a five day return policy. Heh. . .now I know what to look for as far as dry roots are concerned, though, so lesson learned.

[quietmorning]

Thank you quiltergal!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Wow. I know what you mean now. That Dtps looks more like a Paph.

I believe, (I could be wrong here), that the reason it looks like that is because of the Phal bellina which can have longer leaves that aren't so rounded and paddle-like.

Well...I don't think it's a Paph, I think it's exactly what everyone says it is. Paphs have hairy roots and judging from the pic, your plant's roots don't have that characteristic.

Whatever happens, I wish you good luck in your endeavors in all things orchidy.

[Ray]

Kenneth can be a weird bird!

I purchased an entire batch of clone flasks many years ago, and the leaf size and shape varied all over the place. They also tend to be very slow growers.

I'd bet that if you put that plant in a saturated, warm environment for a few weeks, it'll recover fine.

[quietmorning]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Wow. I know what you mean now. That Dtps looks more like a Paph.

I believe, (I could be wrong here), that the reason it looks like that is because of the Phal bellina which can have longer leaves that aren't so rounded and paddle-like.

Well...I don't think it's a Paph, I think it's exactly what everyone says it is. Paphs have hairy roots and judging from the pic, your plant's roots don't have that characteristic.

Whatever happens, I wish you good luck in your endeavors in all things orchidy.

When I found the picture of the blooms in one of my orchid books - there was ONLY the picture of the blooms. . .so I assumed it would look just like a phal but a lot smaller. I was so shocked when I took it out of the box!! **laughing**

I noticed yesterday that when I was taking care of it to set it up to re-root it already had two little new root buds on it. So I'm crossing my fingers.

[quietmorning]

Originally Posted by Ray

Kenneth can be a weird bird!

I purchased an entire batch of clone flasks many years ago, and the leaf size and shape varied all over the place. They also tend to be very slow growers.

I'd bet that if you put that plant in a saturated, warm environment for a few weeks, it'll recover fine.

I think it will too if I can keep it from rot and mold. . .**crossing fingers**. I set it up for rerooting yesterday - with sphag moss and growth hormone - there were two tiny buds for roots beginning on it already . .. so here's hoping.

I wanted a reasonably mature plant so that I could hopefully see it bloom next season. . .now with this happening. . .will I have to wait another few years since they are so slow growing? I'm thinking that I'll probably nurse this one, but go ahead and buy another one. (Gives me an excuse to buy another orchid, of course!)

[seamonkey]

Wow, that totally looks like a paph, no wonder you were surprised!

[quietmorning]

Originally Posted by seamonkey

Wow, that totally looks like a paph, no wonder you were surprised!

I was completely shocked!! I expected a little tiny plant with little tiny leaves **laughing** and wanted it for a little tiny spot in my bathroom. Nope. . .Its going on the cabinet with the rest of the other orchids. The equestris is probably small enough to go where I wanted the Kenneth Schubert to go.

What a wonderful diverse world we live in, eh?! I still think the flowers are just absolutely breathtaking - so I'm still very glad I have it - just hope it survives. If not, then I'll certainly buy another one.

[RosieC]

Ohanahana, I've given your question it's own thread. See here.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-cattleya.html