Bifrenaria harrisoniae

[kiki-do]

I am the proud Momma of a newly bloomed Bifrenaria harrisoniae with 5 blooms. This is my third year with this plant, and last year only one bloom. It has a very nice citrusy smell. I love this plant, even though the leaves and pseudobulbs are not the prettiest to look at. It takes a full winter rest, so I consider this a very easy-to-care-for plant.

[Stitzelweller]

Excellent, kiki-do!

Is this a 'named' cultivar?
Your source of the plant, please?

[kiki-do]

Originally Posted by Stitzelweller

Excellent, kiki-do!

Is this a 'named' cultivar?
Your source of the plant, please?

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[Stitzelweller]

Originally Posted by kiki-do

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Hello, Kiki!

First, I was asking if your plant has a "name" in addition to Bifrenaria harrisoniae ALL awarded plants are 'named'. For example, is yours named Bif harrisoniae 'Chuck' ?

My second question was asking for the name of where you acquired your plant. I hope that this info isn't a secret!?

[kiki-do]

Oh! No, it didn't have any other name on the tag when I purchased it. I got it from an orchid greenhouse here in Maine called Woodsprites. Awesome place, but the owner doesn't ship that I know of.
By the way, I have my own personal name for this one, and it's Pia. Short for Pain In A--! (Sorry all ). I do love this plant, but it has rather large leaves and it seems to get in the way when I'm trying to get to my other plants. I think it resents me ignoring it all winter long and tries to get my attention. So I call it Pia, but lovingly.

[trdyl]

Kki, Looks great!

[RosieC]

It's gorgeous. Love the dark center and the soft curved look of the flowers.

[smweaver]

Beautiful harrisoniae. You're right, the bulbs and leaves tend to look a little haggard. My plant always tends to look like it just survived (barely) a tsunami, even though it shares bench space with other plants that never give the same impression. Still, it's an easy one to grow and bloom, and the flowers--as those on your plant clearly show--are fantastic. Congratulations on your wonderful blooms.

Steve

[Angurek]

Very nice plant. If I had more room, I'd get one. I also like tyrianthina.

LOL @ the comments about the leaves. It's true - a lot of maxillaria-tribe members tend to look beat-up despite being perfectly healthy. The softer the leaves, the more beaten up they get, and the more ragged they look.

[bullsie]

I've just acquired one and am thrilled. My question, you mentioned a full winter rest. May I ask when you start and stop this and what it is you do for it then?

Appreciate!