Lycaste aromatica 'S.B.' before/after

[Stitzelweller]

This year, I had ~ 70 flowers. Last year, the number exceeded 120. I lost nearly half of the plant over the winter, probably due to rot. I've had this plant for 9-10 years.

My response? DIVIDE! I have eleven divisions with as few as one active lead to as many as eight leads! Of course, some are destined to friends who previously expressed an interest.

--Stitz--

[Gin]

A good reminder , had the same happen .. Thanks !

[Eyebabe]

Love that plant! err..I mean plants! :P

[WhiteRabbit]

cool - love the pix of the divisions all lined up by pot size

[gnathaniel]

Amazing plant, Stitz! That's the best-grown one I've ever seen. Could I buy or trade for a division?

--Nat

[smweaver]

Very cool. Glad to see that you now have a colony! :-) If I were you I'd keep all of them. Just think of how great your home will smell with all of those babies blooming in unison.

[Stitzelweller]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Very cool. Glad to see that you now have a colony! :-) If I were you I'd keep all of them. Just think of how great your home will smell with all of those babies blooming in unison.

Steve, Thank you for your encouragement! I will keep 4 divisions of varying sizes. Don't forget that I had only one plant until recently.

Of course, I saved the best 4 for my collection!

[BikerDoc5968]

I'm with Nat on this, too! I know you have promised some to close friends, but if there are any left for purchase/trade, please keep me in mind. Thanks

Oh, BTW, what is the purple/lavender flower in the original plant? Or am I so blind/dumb as not to know and should know....