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03-17-2007, 02:25 AM
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Pigeon Orchid
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03-17-2007, 09:27 AM
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Lovely white bloom on that 
I've got a den that flowers for "almost" 3 days then falls down into the pot ... Like Yay!  |
03-17-2007, 10:00 AM
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Very nice, Imelda
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03-17-2007, 11:19 AM
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Congratulations on blooming Dendrobium crumenatum (the Pigeon or Dove Orchid).
I've read that crumenatum will bloom (once a year) within ten days of a (steady) heavy rain and a temperature drop. Flowers only last for a day, but OH what a delightful fragrance!
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03-17-2007, 12:58 PM
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to lagoon: ahahaha i know what you mean...mine is more hopeful. i mean, when i saw it closed when i got back at night, i was still hopeful it would open the next morning, LOL but it didn't...it's a good thing there was a bud that is scheduled to open. LOL...have to enjoy every minute of it, while still open...it's a good thing there's the picture for us to share and for it to last...
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03-17-2007, 01:48 PM
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Very nice! Congrats on this wonderful species! 
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Originally Posted by cneos
I've read that crumenatum will bloom (once a year) within ten days of a (steady) heavy rain and a temperature drop. Flowers only last for a day, but OH what a delightful fragrance!
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Last year, I bloomed my massive specimen over 10 times (they can bloom MORE than once a year ). The flowers do last for a day, and attract hundreds of female bees. This species is great and easy to grow, but it gets so dead looking and "whippy" (canes up to 3ft. long)...
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03-17-2007, 02:05 PM
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thanks pat! am looking forward to the 10x. lol
i hope to have your expertise.
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03-17-2007, 02:38 PM
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What wonders can be accomplished when you can grow your orchids outdoors year-round! Pat, I hope you'll post some photos of your plant's next bloom.
From Wikipedia: The Pigeon Orchid (Dendrobium crumenatum) is a member of the family Orchidaceae. It produces white, fragrant flowers with a yellow tinted throat. The bloom cycle is triggered by sudden drops in temperature (at least 5.5 °C or 10 °F), usually as a result of rain, although the same effect can be artificially created. The plant produces a fragrant smell, but only for two days.
A tropical plant, it is the most common orchid in Singapore, found growing naturally on trees as well as being planted onto street trees by the authorities.
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03-17-2007, 05:34 PM
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Good Growing ewbie |
03-18-2007, 02:50 AM
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Oh thats nice. Congrats!
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