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06-13-2010, 09:45 AM
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First time blooms from Myrmecophelia thompsoniana
The wait is finally over. My Myrmecophelia thompsoniana formerly Schomburgkia has finally bloomed.  She began spiking about 2 months ago.
Mymecophelia thompsoniana...formerly Schom. - Orchid Board Galleries |
06-13-2010, 11:22 AM
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Great colors, and awesome shape. Way to go!
Kim
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06-13-2010, 11:48 AM
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Thanks Kim. I wasn't sure what it would look like, but I'm very pleased. Bought it from an Ebay vendor with a "bloom will be similar to one shown in photo" caption.
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06-13-2010, 12:49 PM
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Wow! What a pretty flower. Great job growing!
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06-13-2010, 04:52 PM
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Congrats finally! They look great.
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06-13-2010, 04:54 PM
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Very nice! Love the colours!
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06-13-2010, 06:55 PM
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Gorgeous!!! I'm starting to get into schomburgkias and myrmecophilas. Any tips? 
TFS the pictures. |
06-13-2010, 07:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peeweelovesbooks
Gorgeous!!! I'm starting to get into schomburgkias and myrmecophilas. Any tips?
TFS the pictures. |
Thank you.
The Myrmecophila and Schombonia are probably the most easy to grow out of my collection. They love grape wood mounts and I used very little sphag during the mounting process. My plants took to the mounts right away and there was visible growth within days. I spritzed them with water two to three times a day in the beginning. When they're established I water them once or twice a day during warmer months and two or three times a week when the weather cools. All my plants come indoors when the temperature drops below 48 degrees. I ferilize them every 2 weeks during growth phase and warm weather, but not during winter. |
06-14-2010, 03:26 PM
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Gorgeous flowers! I love the petals, very cool!
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06-15-2010, 08:10 AM
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Wow! what a cool flower. Really love it, both colour and shape.
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