D. Yellow Song 'Canary' 2011

[orchidman77]

I guess I figured "everyone" had one because it's a yamamoto hybrid...silly me!

Silken, I honestly did nearly nothing to mine to get it to bloom. Because I live very far south, I left it outside until I actually saw the flower spikes forming...we had a cold spell for about 3 weeks where the temps dropped to the 40's and I left them a little dryer than normal, but not much. I went to check it one day and the spikes were starting to form, so I brought it inside. That's about it! I wouldn't hold watering at all....just make the waterings less frequent and not as thorough. They need about a month of night temps around 45 to induce flowering according to yamamoto.

Thanks for all of the kind comments! I continue to enjoy it and it's the table centerpiece right now.

David

[johnblagg]

LOL I dont have one either .....but thats a great one

[Gabor]

Don't have it, I love it , Want it! ........ Very nice! Strange that it barely has any leaves!

[Lagoon]

Ooo I'm such a sucker for yellow, but I'm also not a one of the hugh den fans on this board, But this one is just gorgeous. I would take this in a heartbeat.

Good growing David

[mspatt]

Well, I got a gift certificate to Hausermann's for Christmas. I was looking at that specific orchid, but wasn't quite sure. After seeing yours I am sure--I will have one as soon as the winter temps moderate a bit...

THANKS

[Lilly B]

Sorry to make it unanimous but I also don't have one. I would love to have one that looks as great as yours and will be looking for one next trip out. Now we're all wondering if you have a rare orchid rather than a common one! Congrats, it's stunning and cheerful.

[orchidman77]

Thanks so much, guys! This is definitely a favorite--and I guess not too common! Still in very full bloom, I think they last about 2 months!

Gabor, this one is semi-deciduous, so that's why it looks rather bare of foliage. Also the multitude of blooms tend to cover up the leaves.

David

[Gabor]

Originally Posted by orchidman77

Gabor, this one is semi-deciduous, so that's why it looks rather bare of foliage. Also the multitude of blooms tend to cover up the leaves.
David

Thank you for clearing that up. I thought perhaps the leaves were cut for the picture, like they do in the judging sometimes!

[cday2inflorida]

Beautiful plant

[sailortom2]

went to the seattle flower and garden show yesterday...ended up gettin a few new chids...and upon looking them up on here relized i posted here already...well move me from the have not list to the have list