Den. Paskel Kuning 'Hawaii' In Bloom - Page 2 - Orchid Board

quiltergal · #11 06-02-2008, 06:37 PM

Sarah, it is a biggie. It's in a 6" azalea pot, and stands about 24" tall maybe more.

It's definitely a space hog, that's why I threatened to ditch it if it didn't perform!

caseydoll · #12 06-02-2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks Terri, that's what I thought. I think the size is what makes it extra cool.

But I agree that is could be a problem 'chid if it wasn't rewarding you with some blooms. It would be like a big houseplant taking up space.

quiltergal · #13 06-03-2008, 02:33 AM

Sarah, just in case you want to think about it.....

I had to laugh at the "always blooming" part. Maybe my plant stayed home from school the day that taught that.

(Carmela Orchids - Hakalau, HI)

caseydoll · #14 06-03-2008, 09:54 AM

Thank you for the link! Do you grow this one under your lights? Also what group (according to the sticky) would this one belong too? And with that I won't bother you anymore!

quiltergal · #15 06-03-2008, 05:08 PM

Wow! I had to go back 6 generations to ferret out all the species in this cross. It has Den. phalaeonopsis, schulleri & tokai on both sides with a drop of discolor on one side for good measure.

I'm growing mine like a type V, warm year round, no winter rest. Of course I may need to research these other species to figure out where they fall on the chart. I may not be growing it right and that's why it's taken so long to bloom.

Yes, I'm growing it under lights on my shelf in the window. I found that it liked the top shelf better in the winter as it was a little warmer. It was on the bottom shelf when it started it's first spike that blasted. I think it got too cold. I'm not positive though.