Maxillaria tenuifolia (Project 11 - Summer 2010) - Page 72 - Orchid Board

Zoi2 · #**711** 09-03-2011, 10:42 PM

WOW Rosie your plant is so cool! Mine is potted but not nearly as large as yours. Hopefully by giving mine more light he'll perk up and grow.
Joann

nenella · #**712** 09-04-2011, 06:30 PM

That's what I have done in the past with some mounted plants and they don't seem to mind at all. I look forward to seeing pics of your new mount Rosie!
My one is also getting bigger & putting out plenty new growth & like you no signs of blooms yet.....

camille1585 · #**713** 09-05-2011, 05:10 AM

Has anyone (other than Ramon and Jeff) gotten their plant to bloom???? Seems like we're all geting lucious and crazy amounts of growth, with no blooms in sight.

My plant has over tripled in size since getting it, but doesn't seem to be in a rush to put out some flowers for me.

RosieC · #**714** 09-05-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RosieC

It does not actually look like it has grown that much BUT last year it had three new growths (now matured) and now it has 11 new growths

Did I say 11. Counted 14 last night

kavanaru · #**715** 09-05-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

Has anyone (other than Ramon and Jeff) gotten their plant to bloom???? Seems like we're all geting lucious and crazy amounts of growth, with no blooms in sight.

My plant has over tripled in size since getting it, but doesn't seem to be in a rush to put out some flowers for me.

Camille, if it helps, I have manage to bloom only one of my two tenuifolia. I had ordered the yellow form as a "companion" (well not really, as it came from a different nursery)... this one just grows like mad, and not even a hint of willing to bloom... they are both growing next to each other

Call_Me_Bob · #**716** 09-05-2011, 12:07 PM

i wonder why

nenella · #**717** 09-05-2011, 03:40 PM

Well I am like most... have had growth & more growths.... no sign of any blooms yet..
here are 2 photos one taken on the 28th August last year and one on the 6th august this year..
I have just counted the formed p/bulbs I have 17 now... plus another 8 forming? I have it in my brightest window water about 2/3 times a week...It has good roots.

Cattleya17 · #**718** 09-05-2011, 05:17 PM

What are these projects????

camille1585 · #**719** 09-05-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cattleya17

What are these projects????

We start projects once or twice a year. Basically we pick some criteria for a plant (temperature, size, price usually) then we research plants that meet the requirements and are available in the main participating countries. Once we have enough we vote (once or 2-3 times) to select the winning plant. Then everyone buys that plant and we compare culture notes and have an unofficial contest to see who blooms it first. Lots of fun!!
Feel free to join the next one, which should normally start somewhere in March.

Cattleya17 · #**720** 09-05-2011, 06:00 PM

ohh goody!!! Thats awesome!!! i cant wait