Sedierea Japonica Updates (Project 6a - Spring 2008)

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by Leisurely

Jim, that is very impressive looking; especially all of those roots. Makes me think the plant is happiest growing mounted. Only 1,000 footcandles, that is very low. Jasen is growing his with Vandas but the difference in plants is that yours is blooming and his isn't. They must prefer the lower light. Mine was in spike when I got it last April from Oak Hill. The plant was very pale green and it is now a dark green like a Phal and it is growing in Cattleya light but not a sign of a spike. So at this point I am totally confused as to what this plant really prefers to get it to bloom. Maybe a little less coddling and a little more neglect such as with-holding fertilizer and giving more light.

Mine has a suspicious nub starting to grow, I'm waiting to see if this is a spike. I'll let you know!

[Becky15349]

Good luck!! I did not participate in this project, but I have a sederia japonica in water culture and it seems to be happy...hasn't bloomed yet though. I put it in water in November and so far its grown 2 new leaves and 3 new roots...hopefully it'll decide to bloom soon!

[whygreenberg]

Well...no blooming yet for me. Has just started a new leaf after a good period of nada.

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

Mine has a suspicious nub starting to grow, I'm waiting to see if this is a spike. I'll let you know!

No bloom....just a root. Oh well.

[jim blanford]

Here's the latest pics on my Sedirea has 8 flowers I was hoping it would make until my next OS meeting but I don't think so, here's a couple of pics. ENJOY...... Jim.

[kiki-do]

Originally Posted by jim blanford

Here's the latest pics on my Sedirea has 8 flowers I was hoping it would make until my next OS meeting but I don't think so, here's a couple of pics. ENJOY...... Jim.

Wow, Jim, that is really amazing! Good growing!

[gixrj18]

Originally Posted by jim blanford

Here's the latest pics on my Sedirea has 8 flowers I was hoping it would make until my next OS meeting but I don't think so, here's a couple of pics. ENJOY...... Jim.

Very nice, Jim! I have decreased the light to mine, and see if it triggers anything. It's growing like crazy......just not bloomin'! Great job!!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by gixrj18

Very nice, Jim! I have decreased the light to mine, and see if it triggers anything. It's growing like crazy......just not bloomin'! Great job!!

Jason, mine just sat there and grew new leaves and gobs of roots, till a month ago a spike. Don't give up hope. Mine is in as bright a light in south window as I can give it.

[cb977]

Well done, Jim!

She's a beauty

[luckygrower]

Mine is still in S/H and growing lots of new roots but no new blooms