Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[Lana]

Originally Posted by keithrs

Thought I would share my somai I bought from Andy.

I'm going to grow this next to my japonicus so we can see the difference in the two.

Love the roots! What a great idea!

[flhiker]

After looking at both flowers from IOSPE and the japonicus has reddish spots on the petals and the somai has solid color green petals. But I do think they are the same.

It would be greatly appreciated if someone that has Orchidwiz would check to see if indeed these are considered the same plant.

[zxyqu]

Dave,
Kieth posted something awhile back about the apparent distinction between the two. I dont have the links, but it really was minimal. Amazing how little it takes to be different. Maybe he can repost the link, or you can scavenge for it.

[keithrs]

Here is the link.....

http://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/periodic...201004007.aspx

[flhiker]

Thank you. I guess I'm just going to have to get both. Darn.LOL

[amandarenee]

I am so jealous of everyone that has ordered and even received their plants already! I'm out of town until the 11th, so any orchids I order won't be shipped until the 16th. I really wanted to get cischweinfina glicensteinii as my TC, but seeing as how I just got rid of 3 vanda's because they were too much to take care of, perhaps buying two new orchids when one is already going home with me from my trip is a silly thing to do. Then again, 3 out means 3 can come in, right?

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Lana

Camille, I'm sorry you won't participate in this project. You and Rosie more than anyone else deserve the fun of it. But your photo is such an inspiration to all of us! What beautiful blooms to look forward to! Thank you for all your amazing work!
What plant did you hope would win?

Of the 4 plants on the poll I already have 2 of them: The Gastro and the Aerangis. I love the Aerangis, the fragrance is AMAZING! I was rooting for the Doritis since I'm not a big bulbo fan.

But maybe I'll still participate,if I can find Gastro somai! I'll go on my laptop and have a look at Orchidwiz later to see what they say about somai vs japonicus.

[nenella]

Camille, if you do find Gastro somai, I'd be very interested!
I finally ordered today & have got myself the 3 Gastros available :japonicum, bellinus & calceolaris

[zxyqu]

Nenella, not the I'd be willing to pay the shipping, but where did you find the bellinus and celcebearis at? Thanks!

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by nenella

Camille, if you do find Gastro somai, I'd be very interested!
I finally ordered today & have got myself the 3 Gastros available :japonicus, bellinus & calcebearis

You bought them at Nardotto, right? They have all of those (I supposed you mean Gastro calceolaris). I want the fuscopuntatus!

Here is the somai: www.akerne-orchids.com
I'm hesitatant though, because there were some plants that I wanted from Nardotto (like another Haraella odorata to replace one of mine that died) But then again Akerne sells Tolumnias, which I really want! And they have Trichopilia tortilis.