What can this be? something i found in CR...

[Fulsemlan]

Hi guys,

found this on a trip to Isla Tortuga. It has sprung a little something . Thought it was dead for half a year. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! /Fulsemlan

[ronaldhanko]

Pretty hard to tell from a bare pseudobulb - even some leaves would be helpful. May be something in the Oncidium Alliance.

[Fulsemlan]

Hi Ron and thanks!

You see, I am a total newbie. Never even heard the word pseudobulb before. ;-) I did upload a new photo of the small leave-thingie that sprung out not to long ago. Not sure it helps much though?

/F

[PaphMadMan]

It will be much easier and more accurate to guess when that new shoot is mature.

[RobS]

At first glance I'd put my money on Laelia rubecens.

Hm not sure on the distribution range can only find Mexico and central America for L rubecens.

Did you get this plant from the wild or was it grown near houses.

[Fulsemlan]

In the wild. In a tree. Was then transported on a sailboat back to Sweden. Isla Tortuga is a small island off the coast of Costa Rica. I will postmore photos when it has grown a little. Do you think i have planted it correctly?

All the best,

F

[RobS]

You can't go wrong to much as long as the soil is drying rather quickly. Let it dry between watering (ca 3 days in summer). If it stays longer humid you might consider something with a better irrigation.

[Fulsemlan]

Thank you RobS!

So, just to give me an idea, how many years should I expect to nurture these little sprouts until they bloom? Will they eventually bloom, do they always?

All the best,

Patrik

[RobS]

From a back piece of 2 bulbs I'd say count for 3 years. If it's L rubecens (or any other orchid with thick leaves). Make sure it receives plenty of light although avoid direct strong sun during mid day.