Haraella retrocalla (Project 8 - Spring 2009)

[Paul Mc]

Hey guys, I know I'm not a part of this project, but I have two of them as well (recent purchases). My understanding is that they do want a tad bit more light than what most people recommend for them. Just thought I'd add my 2 cents worth on it. I have mine in a bit more than 2500 footcandles, and the leaves are growing up towards the light which tells me it really wants more than that. It also has 3 bloom spikes on it so it seems to be happy. I got it earlier this year with no bloom spikes.

[Beverly]

I regret to inform you all that my little guy did not survive my neglect.

[nenella]

Originally Posted by Beverly

I regret to inform you all that my little guy did not survive my neglect.

Oh dear I'm sorry Beverley. What happened? Are you going to try again?

[Beverly]

I just haven't had enough time to take care of them.

[quiltergal]

Aw that's a bummer. Sorry to hear it!

[shadytrake]

I am happy to report that mine has 3 spikes working so I should get blooms again this year. YAY!

[WhiteRabbit]

Paul - that's great - these seem to do well in both lower and higher light - mine grows in a north window, and does quite well

Beverly - dang, I'm sorry

awesome, Melissa! mine too has a few spikes on it right now, some from the keikis, some from the mama

[Beverly]

I just replaced my H.R.. It's in a little net pot in sphag. It has 2 or 3 spikes.

[Zoi2]

Mine had some issues this winter and I didn't think it would make it....low and behold it popped out a spike and the first two flowers opened today. I also have a new leaf growing so I guess it's going to be fine now. Whew!
Joann

[quiltergal]

Mine got infected with the cruddy fungus and lost a couple of leaves but I think I caught it in time. It's blooming from 2 spikes now and growing a new leaf. Whew!