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10-13-2012, 04:05 PM
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Dendrobium victoriae reginae
Another dendro I bought at the show. I don't know much about it's culture, so now I'll have to find some info about her culture.
 
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10-13-2012, 05:33 PM
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They. Are. Stunning! I only laid my eyes on this one when I scrolled through the calendar pictures, but I definitely want one of these. I love the color! Ok, so I'm in a blueish/purplish phase at the moment, but still...beautiful.
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10-14-2012, 08:35 PM
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Nice! No winter rest. Keep potting media evenly moist. Lower light, tho can take more light in winter.
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10-14-2012, 10:06 PM
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Sonya is right....also:this orchid is endemic to the Philippines which is an equatorial area with only two seasons: hot/dry and wet/monsoon rains ....the height of winter to us is also the first sign of summer weather to them hence the brighter the light....
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10-15-2012, 12:43 AM
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I thought this is a highland species that needs more intermediate to cool growing environment?
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10-15-2012, 08:01 PM
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Quote:
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I thought this is a highland species that needs more intermediate to cool growing environment?
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 but I have read someplaces that it's temperature tolerant.  Mine has been fine with heat spells here, shaded by noon. Of course it's always much cooler at night here. |
10-16-2012, 07:41 AM
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I love this dendrobium ever since I first saw pictures of Sonya's. Such wonderful colour and elegant shape. Great choice!
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10-16-2012, 01:11 PM
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@whiterabbit, I think if you are in north cal you will do just fine. Heat spells there usually last about a week. If it was in FL where it is hot months on end then it is a different story.
I grew this once in Coastal San Diego. That plant bloomed twice a year. When it got to the 90s I misted.
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10-16-2012, 09:51 PM
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Quote:
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@whiterabbit, I think if you are in north cal you will do just fine. Heat spells there usually last about a week. If it was in FL where it is hot months on end then it is a different story.
I grew this once in Coastal San Diego. That plant bloomed twice a year. When it got to the 90s I misted.
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There's also the 30-35 (sometimes even 40!) degree difference between the daytime high and overnight low in summer, so even during blistering daytime temps, it's still cool at night here. So, while I have read they are warmth tolerant, I only have my own experience to go by. |
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