Rhynchostylis coelestis (Project 10 Warm - Spring 2010)

[shadytrake]

I just sent Hausermanns an e-mail confirming that I want the blue one and no substitution.

[Country Gramma]

Hedge, That was my next question. I want to put them into S/H too. I've read that they do great in it.

[susiep]

Well, I finally got my plant! I ended up getting a huge one (practically specimen sized) from Martin Motes in Homestead. I drove down there yesterday to check it out. It was too nice to pass up. After all the discussion on this thread about different prices, sizes, colors, etc, I just got this one even though it was $72 (at least, no shipping fee). In the basket are 2 good sized plants that have each bloomed several times, plus a smaller one growing from the bottom. Martin said it should be blooming again in about 2 months. It is the 'blue'. It looks like it had been in the back of the greenhouse for quite some time. I cleaned off all the dead spikes and quite a few dried up roots and it looks better now. What do you think, did I spend too much?

[Becca]

Originally Posted by susiep

Well, I finally got my plant! I ended up getting a huge one (practically specimen sized) from Martin Motes in Homestead. I drove down there yesterday to check it out. It was too nice to pass up. After all the discussion on this thread about different prices, sizes, colors, etc, I just got this one even though it was $72 (at least, no shipping fee). In the basket are 2 good sized plants that have each bloomed several times, plus a smaller one growing from the bottom. Martin said it should be blooming again in about 2 months. It is the 'blue'. It looks like it had been in the back of the greenhouse for quite some time. I cleaned off all the dead spikes and quite a few dried up roots and it looks better now. What do you think, did I spend too much?

It's beautiful and healthy looking! You definitely got your monies worth!

[flhiker]

Excellent Plant. Although I have to admit it's the reason I don't go down there often.

[JennS]

SusieP, it looks like a great plant to me. I would love to check out Martin Motes place sometime soon.

I am still a bit disappointed about my 'pink' version, but I guess it's not the end of the world. It is a nice plant. I got it from Hauserman's, I forget who asked that.

I will post a picture of mine when I get back from my vacation Sunday. Going to a music festival...should be fun!

[Hedge]

My R gigantea arrived today, it's not as big as Susie's , and it has obviously been grown in an environment where they spray with hard water, so I'll be washing the leaves tomorrow. It's in a mesh basket with roots sticking out with very coarse bark, placed inside another pot for ease of transportation. It's got really healthy roots so I'm hopeful it will grow well.

[Country Gramma]

I may have gotten this over a week ago but this is the first time I've gotten a chance to post anything.

This came from Hausermans and is a great plant. I guess I didn't expect such thick roots. I'm seriously thinking of putting it into S/H but am worried it will set it back somewhat.

I've got most of my plants in S/H and all but a couple are thriving.

Opinions???

[flhiker]

Originally Posted by Country Gramma

I may have gotten this over a week ago but this is the first time I've gotten a chance to post anything.

This came from Hausermans and is a great plant. I guess I didn't expect such thick roots. I'm seriously thinking of putting it into S/H but am worried it will set it back somewhat.

I've got most of my plants in S/H and all but a couple are thriving.

Opinions???

Andy's recommends very Bright indirect light 2500/3500 Foot Candles

[Becca]

Originally Posted by Country Gramma

I may have gotten this over a week ago but this is the first time I've gotten a chance to post anything.

This came from Hausermans and is a great plant. I guess I didn't expect such thick roots. I'm seriously thinking of putting it into S/H but am worried it will set it back somewhat.

I've got most of my plants in S/H and all but a couple are thriving.

Opinions???

Wow that is pretty decent sized! It looks great!