I got my first orchid !

[camille1585]

Probably a trade name. Commercial breeders name their crosses, and then instead of registering the name with the RHS they trademark it to keep people from using it. Sometimes an orchid actually has both. Ex: Phal schilleriana x stuartiana = Phal Wiganiae. But if it's produced by a commercial grower it's called Phal Philadelphia.

[Kali Hibiscus]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I don't understand why you want to call it Den bigibbum if the tag says it's Den Zeschia lynn?

Did you even look at the link I posted ?

Someone claimed they found what it was. I have no clue what it is I just assumed it to be bigibbum from that thread. No need for you guys to get upset or confused. I am new to orchids so its not like what I say means anything at this point LOL

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Kali Hibiscus

Hi Help you are right on the back of the tag it says Zeschia lynn dendrobium X

I been reading about dendrobiums for a while. I plan to get a lot of them for my terrarium. I wanted to know should I give this one a winters rest ? I was reading some info about bigibbum ( maybe this one is mixed with it the pictures look similar to the tag) I was on orchidsonline and it stated that during winters rest no water for 4-5 months.

I am about to put it under my t5's and see how it does. In home depot it was inside so far away from the lights and in the house plant section.

I would like to mount it but I have not seen a similar hyrbid mounted. Everyone has them in pots. I am worried it wont look as nice mounted.

Yes, it's quite likely yours could be a bigibbum hybrid.

I have a mounted Den bigibbum v compactum (small variety) - does great that way. No true rest, tho in my winter conditions - cool temps, damper weather, I do ease up on the watering in winter.

Pix attached, so you can see how it looks mounted - I love it! - first one is from early this year, in bloom; second is from a couple of months ago

[Kali Hibiscus]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Yes, it's quite likely yours could be a bigibbum hybrid.

I have a mounted Den bigibbum v compactum (small variety) - does great that way. No true rest, tho in my winter conditions - cool temps, damper weather, I do ease up on the watering in winter.

Pix attached, so you can see how it looks mounted - I love it! - first one is from early this year, in bloom; second is from a couple of months ago

WOW Whiterabbit thanks for the picture ! I do like the look of it mounted

Mine came in a 2 inch pot so I am not sure if its wise to mount it now or now ? I am so scared to over water it so I been eyeing it for a few days. The media its in is dry, but the leaves are firm and upright. I failed last night to collect rain water It was raining but in so cal it was a light drizzle ... So nothing was really collected in my container. I think it should rain today.

I do have a ro/di unit I used to use on my aquarium then I used the water for my Hibiscus. I will start collecting this water again in my 5 gallon jug and use it on all my plants.

My other question is this. I collected perfect mounting wood in our local forests. I want to know how do a cure it ?

I have 3 pieces of wood

[Kali Hibiscus]

I would also like to add that I did more research on that other forum ( since someone else has the same plant ) and many AU members claimed it to be a cooktown orchid. Again I am just saying what I am reading.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Kali Hibiscus

WOW Whiterabbit thanks for the picture ! I do like the look of it mounted

Mine came in a 2 inch pot so I am not sure if its wise to mount it now or now ? I am so scared to over water it so I been eyeing it for a few days. The media its in is dry, but the leaves are firm and upright. I failed last night to collect rain water It was raining but in so cal it was a light drizzle ... So nothing was really collected in my container. I think it should rain today.

I do have a ro/di unit I used to use on my aquarium then I used the water for my Hibiscus. I will start collecting this water again in my 5 gallon jug and use it on all my plants.

My other question is this. I collected perfect mounting wood in our local forests. I want to know how do a cure it ?

I have 3 pieces of wood

I do love how it looks too!
I haven't done much mounting myself, this one came mounted. I would think that the ideal time to mount it would be when there is new growth, like for repotting. If your collected wood is raw, probably best to season it outside. Then soak in physan, or some other solution, to kill anything that may be living in it; scrub off bark. I haven't done this myself, so hopefully others who have can chime in - start a new thread with that question if you aren't getting advice here.

Do you know what type of wood it is? I think wood from conifers has tannins that may prevent orchid roots from attaching, tho the wood is very resistant to fungus. It can be used, but I'm not sure how it should be treated prior,to help get rid of the tannins. Hopefully some others know.

I only allow my potted Den-phals to completely dry in-between waterings in winter, tho I think others may allow theirs to dry regularly Tho I guess this mounted one dries out pretty much daily during summer here - I drench it daily in summer - not much moss at all on this.

Mine all get tap water.

gl!

Originally Posted by Kali Hibiscus

I would also like to add that I did more research on that other forum ( since someone else has the same plant ) and many AU members claimed it to be a cooktown orchid. Again I am just saying what I am reading.

ah - I believe "Cooktown orchid" is the common name for Den bigibbum, tho it's possible some people could apply it to any Den hybrid that looks similar. I would suspect that many (most?) Phalaenthe type Den hybrids have bigibbum somewhere in their heritage. I would see no reason for a commercial grower to tag a species with a different name. Seems bigibbum, at least in the US, isn't a hugely popular species for hobby growers. I don't even see it for sale from many online orchid vendors.

I have another small growing Den-phal - blooms look practically identical to my bigibbum, tho the canes look a bit different, and the name it came with, Mini Zengyo, appears to be unregistered - there's probably quite a few like that.

[Kali Hibiscus]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

I do love how it looks too!
I haven't done much mounting myself, this one came mounted. I would think that the ideal time to mount it would be when there is new growth, like for repotting. If your collected wood is raw, probably best to season it outside. Then soak in physan, or some other solution, to kill anything that may be living in it; scrub off bark. I haven't done this myself, so hopefully others who have can chime in - start a new thread with that question if you aren't getting advice here.

Do you know what type of wood it is? I think wood from conifers has tannins that may prevent orchid roots from attaching, tho the wood is very resistant to fungus. It can be used, but I'm not sure how it should be treated prior,to help get rid of the tannins. Hopefully some others know.

I only allow my potted Den-phals to completely dry in-between waterings in winter, tho I think others may allow theirs to dry regularly Tho I guess this mounted one dries out pretty much daily during summer here - I drench it daily in summer - not much moss at all on this.

Mine all get tap water.

gl!




ah - I believe "Cooktown orchid" is the common name for Den bigibbum, tho it's possible some people could apply it to any Den hybrid that looks similar. I would suspect that many (most?) Phalaenthe type Den hybrids have bigibbum somewhere in their heritage. I would see no reason for a commercial grower to tag a species with a different name. Seems bigibbum, at least in the US, isn't a hugely popular species for hobby growers. I don't even see it for sale from many online orchid vendors.

I have another small growing Den-phal - blooms look practically identical to my bigibbum, tho the canes look a bit different, and the name it came with, Mini Zengyo, appears to be unregistered - there's probably quite a few like that.

Thanks for the info ! The wood is from unknown trees. Two pieces are smooth and one is barky with cracks and nooks.

Similar to this picture


I boiled all the wood in a pot for about 45 mins ? almost an hour. I will try to get pictures once I get my camera back from my aunt.

I am soaking the dendro now because I looked at the pseudo bulbs and they looks like they are getting wrinkly. The media is also bone dry.

[Kali Hibiscus]

ok so I got another orchid half off because it is not in bloom. At this rate I may start a nice collection in no time lol.

this on has a real name. Its beallara Tahoma glacier "Sugar sweet" AM/AOS

[ryrycochinco]

Pretty here it is......

[RJSquirrel]

good find a live plant at Home Depot half off and with a name tag . they usually dont mark them down here till they are dead dead dead..I even told the man the plants they selling were dead dead dead.. He says they arent dead they were just resting.

but if you have just one them now we see you next week with your hands full......you will soon find Home Depot ultimately can not support the orchid habit.

Good luck