My very first Roth bud watch!

[PaphLover]

Because I can't help myself...


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[dounoharm]

this is magnificent! keep posting the growth!

[PaphLover]

Originally Posted by dounoharm

this is magnificent! keep posting the growth!

Thanks for being an enabler.

I feel self-conscious posting, because I realize it's probably not as fascinating to anyone else as it is to me, a Roth first-timer. I enjoy watching it change.

Fingers crossed it's a pretty bloom.

[UserName]

Beautiful plant and bud!

We will be watching too!

[dounoharm]

for me, part of the joy is watching those buds rise and arch over then OPEN!! I think all of us feel that pleasure... its orchid success!

[My Green Pets]

Dude. Don't worry. I love bud watching. And a Roth too!! You just keep right on posting as much as you want.

When my Michael Koopowitz bloomed, I posted a pic of the spike progress every 2-3 days till it bloomed. And then kept posting as the blooms filled out and the petals kept elongating.
Also, I have never seen a Roth bud watch thread, so you are a pioneer. Keep posting, sir!

Originally Posted by PaphLover

Thanks for being an enabler.

I feel self-conscious posting, because I realize it's probably not as fascinating to anyone else as it is to me, a Roth first-timer. I enjoy watching it change.

Fingers crossed it's a pretty bloom.

[PaphLover]

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

Dude. Don't worry. I love bud watching. And a Roth too!! You just keep right on posting as much as you want.

When my Michael Koopowitz bloomed, I posted a pic of the spike progress every 2-3 days till it bloomed. And then kept posting as the blooms filled out and the petals kept elongating.
Also, I have never seen a Roth bud watch thread, so you are a pioneer. Keep posting, sir!

Haha! Thanks for endorsing my indulgence!
...But me's a lady.

[PaphLover]

I find it interesting how much the inflorescence moves around during the day. It's under a light, and I don't move the plant except to water it (once a week) and put it right back in the same spot, but the inflorescence swings away from the plant (throughout the day) and back as if it's following the sun. Is this common?

Also, it appears that one of my buds is upside down! Wonky thing!

[dounoharm]

I love seeing the progression! i think at this point I would put a stake in to support it some....with a very loose tie....that 'upside down' one will flip at the appropriate time... keep posting!

[PaphLover]

At the risk of changing conditions and causing problems, the inflorescence is now only a couple centimetres away from the T5H0 light.

I'd like to move the plant to its own table lamp light source (either with a 26watt 1400 lumen bulb, or 13 watt 900lumen bulb [depending on your expert guidance]) to provide proper lighting AND room to grow without burning.

Thoughts?

Also, it's on a heat mat currently. Move a heat mat with it as well?

And thanks again, all, for your guidance!