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02-09-2011, 02:15 PM
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Dendrobium cuthbertsonii - new babies
I did it. I ordered four Dendrobium cuthbertsonii from Tom Perlite at Golden Gate Orchids. I was pleased and surprised when two arrived in bloom and a third one in bud. Nicely packed, arrived at the FedEx Office store in great shape in spite of our nasty cold weather here.
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02-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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Very Nice, I have been eyeing these myself...
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02-09-2011, 02:50 PM
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Love them!!!!! Some day I will take the plunge.
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02-09-2011, 04:13 PM
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Nice plants Duane, how do you plan on cooling them?
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02-09-2011, 04:59 PM
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Nice plants Duane, how do you plan on cooling them?
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Jeff, they're already really cool...
I grow in a cool-growing terrarium. It's in my basement, so the ambient temps are cool. I fog for a good portion of each day, which helps, too. Growing them in clay helps keep the roots cooler as well.
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02-09-2011, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Duane McDowell
Jeff, they're already really cool...
I grow in a cool-growing terrarium. It's in my basement, so the ambient temps are cool. I fog for a good portion of each day, which helps, too. Growing them in clay helps keep the roots cooler as well.
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Hehe they are cool, i am expecting about 9 different oxyglossum seedlings arriving this month :
Nice one, could you tell me the night and daytime temperatures in your basement tank?
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02-09-2011, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
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Hehe they are cool, i am expecting about 9 different oxyglossum seedlings arriving this month :
Nice one, could you tell me the night and daytime temperatures in your basement tank?
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My embarrassing admission - I've never checked. I think it tops out at around 75 during the day during the summer and drops to around 55 on the coldest nights during the winter, but I'll need to get a thermometer down there sometime.
I've had a couple of Den. cuthbertsonii for about 6 months, so they've seen the hottest I have to offer - they're doing great. Lots of strong new growth, excellent roots.
9 different Oxyglossum seedlings? That sounds fantastic. I love the group. What sort of seedlings did you order?
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02-09-2011, 05:25 PM
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oh my!
I love these! hmm ... will have to look into them, see if they are something I might be able to grow
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02-09-2011, 05:27 PM
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Very very nice! Enjoy the challenge
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02-09-2011, 05:42 PM
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oh my!
I love these! hmm ... will have to look into them, see if they are something I might be able to grow
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I'm doing them in with Lepanthes, Soph. coccinea and a couple of Masdevallias. A lot of folks in Northern California grow them well...
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