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08-29-2011, 05:39 AM
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Thecopus secunda
I'm guessing that this genus belongs in the Cymbidium Alliance. I never heard of Thecopus until I found this plant blooming in my collection. This is the first bloom for the plant. It is growing in a 2-inch plastic pot. I will be transplanting the plant into a 3-inch pot after the flowers die out.
Thecopus secunda by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr
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I'm a small backyard grower in a residential area overlooking Pearl Harbor. I barely have enough yard space to keep my orchids happy. Most of the photographs that I post on this Board are of plants that I raised and bloomed. My best friends are orchid people.
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08-29-2011, 10:57 AM
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New one to me too, and I LOVE it! Well done.
Kim
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08-29-2011, 01:58 PM
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Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Aeridinae
I found this quite surprising!!
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08-29-2011, 09:41 PM
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Definitely surprising, Glen, I always thought Aeridinae explicitly excluded sympodials (not that I've ever bothered looking that up).
Great plant, Mel! I love the long arcing column. Pretty spectacular flower-to-plant ratio, too. Any noticeable fragrance?
--Nat
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08-30-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawaiian Sunshine
I never heard of Thecopus until I found this plant blooming in my collection.
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Solid candidate for a "You know you have too many plants when ..." contest. 
Cute flowers! And if the plant stays about that size then there is a cymbidium-like mini I may look for one day.  What conditions does it need?
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08-30-2011, 03:33 PM
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08-31-2011, 01:29 AM
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oh my!  I'm in loooooooooooove! Please tell us how this likes to grow! I soooooooo want one! hehe |
08-31-2011, 03:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gnathaniel
Great plant, Mel! I love the long arcing column. Pretty spectacular flower-to-plant ratio, too. Any noticeable fragrance?
--Nat
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Hi Nat. I gave it the sniff test today. There is no discernable fragrance. |
08-31-2011, 04:00 AM
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oh my! I'm in loooooooooooove! Please tell us how this likes to grow! I soooooooo want one! hehe |
Hi WhiteRabbit. The plant was growing in a shady area when I found it in bloom hidden among the other taller plants. I believe it can withstand more light. I will be growing it with my cattleyas and dendrobiums under 50% shade cloth after repotting. The plant label indicates that the plant came from H&R Nurseries. |
12-05-2011, 01:05 PM
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Wow this orchid is amazing,congrats Hawaiian sunshine |
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