Maxillaria tenuifolia (Project 11 - Summer 2010) - Page 39 - Orchid Board

nenella · #**381** 08-28-2010, 10:18 AM

Today is sunny so I just took some pics.
I got these on Wednesday and I gave the max a quick watering and just did it again now before taking the photos. Do you think I need to water more often? as I noticed have little creases on p/bulbs.
Thanks
I have also taken shots of the TC's

Call_Me_Bob · #**382** 08-28-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stefpix

Ramon, I agree with you. I have to say a decent trunk is part of the allure of a bonsai. I see so many fake bonsais sold as bonsai at large dept/home stores. Just a Schefflera in a shallow / small pot. I have been growing some Hot Peppers for 4 months or so and some varieties already developed a wooden stem. I also have a Ficus benjamina in a 3" pot with a plastic bottle on top and is developing aerial roots. I am no bonsai grower, I just did some research. Seems the bonsai pot is the last step.

Anyway was wondering is there are any orchid bonsais.
Some miniature orchid in a small shallow pot. I was even tempted to buy at the hardware store some Lava rocks sold for barbecuing [yet lava rock, just larger than the ones sold as orchid medium maybe 3 - 4 " pieces]

i dont know how you could make a orchid bonsai. i dont know of any orchids that will take on that shape or have a woody stem. but, orchids are a good candidate for kusamono. like a mini phal or other minis or a neo. falcata.

i would just like to state, that i know my hibiscus isnt that great, but its a work in progress

i have lava rock from the garden center, its a good size, and i like it. but i think the ones you can get at lowes are too big. i was looking at them the other day. plus, is it treated so it catches on fire easier?

Call_Me_Bob · #**383** 08-28-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nenella

Today is sunny so I just took some pics.
I got these on Wednesday and I gave the max a quick watering and just did it again now before taking the photos. Do you think I need to water more often? as I noticed have little creases on p/bulbs.
Thanks
I have also taken shots of the TC's

they look good!! i soaked my max for about an hour the first day, and then the next day i soaked it again for an hour the next day. i still want you E. tampensis, you have to let us know how that one does!

on a side note-how do you multi quote? haha

Bird Song Farm · #**384** 08-28-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nenella

Today is sunny so I just took some pics.
I got these on Wednesday and I gave the max a quick watering and just did it again now before taking the photos. Do you think I need to water more often? as I noticed have little creases on p/bulbs.
Thanks
I have also taken shots of the TC's

They look great nenella! Just me, but I would hold off on more water to see how the p bulbs are doing in a day or so. JMHO

AL

P.S.
I LOVE the equestris!

RosieC · #**385** 08-28-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nenella

Today is sunny so I just took some pics.
I got these on Wednesday and I gave the max a quick watering and just did it again now before taking the photos. Do you think I need to water more often? as I noticed have little creases on p/bulbs.
Thanks
I have also taken shots of the TC's

The p-bulbs on mine were far more wrinkled and they've fattened up well with good watering. Mine is mounted so I can water it quite a lot without worrying not sure when it's potted.

Your Gastrochillus looks similar size to mine. Mine has a new spike but I'm not sure if it's growing as I've seen no sign since I got it a couple of weeks back. I've been told they grow slowly though so maybe it's fine.