Blc. Volcano Blue

[RosieC]

Really pretty. Love that collection of flowers together making a nice display.

[Patreynes]

Hope you can help - I picked up a 'bag baby' blc volcano blue several years ago in Hawaii. It has gotten much bigger and is healthy but the blossom shoots seem to rot within the sheath. thoughts?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Patreynes

Hope you can help - I picked up a 'bag baby' blc volcano blue several years ago in Hawaii. It has gotten much bigger and is healthy but the blossom shoots seem to rot within the sheath. thoughts?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hmmmm, that sounds to me like you have a fungal or bacterial infection in the plant. This often starts in the roots and spreads to the rest of the plant, so start there to check for healthy roots. Next, get your plant in a position to receive good air movement. Not necessarily in the path of a fan, but just a place with moving air. Fungus/bacteria hate that. You can also try spraying your plant and the area it lives with a fungicide like Physan (instructions for use come with the botte) to help cut down on the infection causing critters themselves.

[Cattleya17]

Orchids and Epiphyllums! My two Favorite things!!!!!! how big is your Pitaya/Dragonfruit? Gorgeous Flowers i love them!!!!!!!!!

[Angurek]

I actually kinda like how the flowers look when they're bunched together like that. And I love that lilac-blue color.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Cattleya17

Orchids and Epiphyllums! My two Favorite things!!!!!! how big is your Pitaya/Dragonfruit? Gorgeous Flowers i love them!!!!!!!!!

Hi Cattleya17,
Thanks for the comments! The dragonfruit that was growing there was growing wild and probably covered an around of 80ft x 10ft. That stuff grows everywhere in Hawaii and will often engulf whole walls and trees if allowed to! I live in Texas now though, so no more dragonfruit. lol

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Angurek

I actually kinda like how the flowers look when they're bunched together like that. And I love that lilac-blue color.

Yes, the color on this one is really nice! This year it was a bit more purple in color, but other years is was more blue.

[Cattleya17]

Oh WOW!!!!!!! that sounds like it would be an amazing sight!!! ive been dying to go to Hawaii! but still havent been able to go! a life long dream one day!!!

[Lilly B]

I love the color and shape of your flowers and the look of it nestled in between the other greens is amazing.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Lilly B

I love the color and shape of your flowers and the look of it nestled in between the other greens is amazing.

Thanks! This is a favorite of mine for sure.