Acineta - Orchid Board

Frdemetr · #1 03-14-2007, 06:50 PM

They just arrived! Finally my order from Ecuagenera has arrived, and amongst lots of new Stanhopeas (of course), my first two Acinetas: superba and erythroxantha.
I'll try to grow the Acinetas like I do with Stanhopeas, but I'm an open minded man and will accept any tip! Someone has experience with Acinetas? Thanks in advance!
Frederico

Greenman · #2 03-31-2007, 11:14 PM

they grow cool to warm, shady, and like a slight dry period in the winter.

I just got Acineta superba today.

justatypn · #3 04-01-2007, 12:44 AM

Wow, was not familiar with that genera, such a unique orchid. I was reading where they like to be in wooden baskets or grown in moss in a net pot. Is the Acineta you purchased fragrant?

Frdemetr · #4 04-01-2007, 10:22 AM

Well, these two are the first ones I bought, but according IOSPE yes they are fragrant!
I iniatilly used clay pots and Stanhopea medium, they aren't BS yet (I assume), next spring I'll repot to wooden baskets. The necessity of dry period is a good tip to me, I'll grow they amongst the Stans that have the same need (Stan wardii, lietzei and others)
Frederico

Greenman · #5 04-14-2007, 01:15 AM

My Acineta superba has two spikes coming out.

And yes, as Fredmetr indicated they are very fragrant. You'll enjoy this plant.