Golden Elf x iridifolium - Orchid Board

Snowden · #1 10-04-2008, 11:35 AM

This has been blooming for a month now. And though I can't detect it anymore, the fragrance of this plant is absolutely heavenly! It completely perfumed the house.

Enjoy!

stonedragonfarms · #2 10-04-2008, 04:30 PM

Very nice! How large is the plant?

dgenovese1 · #3 10-04-2008, 04:52 PM

Thanks Snowden,

It is gorgeous!

I love the peachy color and the speckled lip. Do you know if this cross is considered to be a warm grower?

Snowden · #4 10-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Thanks!

SDF - I would say it's pretty big for a "mini". I was hoping it would be smaller considering its Golden Elf heritage. The leaves average 2 feet in length and the whole plant takes up a 3 foot x 3 foot space.

David - It's definitely a warm grower. The spikes began emerging around late July and was blooming by the end of August. It's a very easy cym to grow.

Bobfharris · #5 10-06-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowden

This has been blooming for a month now. And though I can't detect it anymore, the fragrance of this plant is absolutely heavenly! It completely perfumed the house.

Enjoy!

The plant you have is actually Chen's Ruby. It is mislabeled in most nurseries as GE x iridifolium when in fact it is (Golden Elf x iridioides ( aka giganteum))
Definitely a warm bloomer and usually in summer to early autumn. FYI

Thanks for posting your pictures

Snowden · #6 10-06-2008, 08:42 AM

Thanks Bob! I'll update my records.

Do you know if this is a repeat bloomer? It has a bunch of secondary growths that started after the initial spikes that haven't matured to the point of spiking.

At any rate, it's a very robust grower.

Bobfharris · #7 10-06-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowden

Thanks Bob! I'll update my records.

Do you know if this is a repeat bloomer? It has a bunch of secondary growths that started after the initial spikes that haven't matured to the point of spiking.

At any rate, it's a very robust grower.

It may be a repeat bloomer but more often it just staggers blooms during late summer and spreads the season longer. I define repeat bloomer usually as one that blooms and then blooms again in 3-6 months. My Rosy Cloud does that.

Snowden · #8 10-06-2008, 03:35 PM

We do have the same definition.

I'll keep an eye on it and see what happens.

orchids3 · #9 10-06-2008, 07:03 PM

Can confirm warm blooming. It does well in Florida.

Bolero · #10 10-07-2008, 06:19 AM

That's a wonderful display.