Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[zxyqu]

Why do I feel a nubbin is a root, cue sad face

[Paul Mc]

If it's the gastro, then I have to believe it's probably a root as it's supposed to bloom in the summer I thought. However, I'd be proud to know it's rooting because that increases your chances of flowers! And we all know how we like those flowers!

[keithrs]

Gastrochilus japonicus



somia vs japonicus


Other TC plants...... Dendrobium kingianum, C. schroederae, C. maxima, C. jenmannii, C. gaskelliana ver alba, and Stanhopea jenishiana

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by zxyqu

I'm assuming I should dunk as much as possible without getting the plant proper wet right? And dunk it and soak for a bit, or just dunk and pull out quickly.

Like Camille and Nenella said, you can dunk the whole plant. I actually put my mounts plant down into the water and soak for about 10min. I just make sure I always do that in the morning so they have plenty of time to dry through the day.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

So, my surprises - Both the Gastro and the Angcm (one TC) I thought were going to be cork mounted:

And, as you can see from the first two pictures, they are in pots Grastro first then Angcm Didieri. It's funny, because, even though I was worried about having mounts, I started looking forward to it!

I had the same thing from this seller back on one of the previous projects and I was disappointed. I've finally mounted that plant (Den lodigesii) myself over a year later.

I've had other plants from them mounted though, in fact I think all the ones I've bought mounted came from them.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by zxyqu

Why do I feel a nubbin is a root, cue sad face

A nubbin is anything, generally used for a growth which you don't yet know what it is.

Dorothy was a great OB member and moderator who died last year. She was a wonderful fun character and she introduced the idea of nubbin to us. Those of us who remember her always think of her when something is called a nubbin. It always makes me smile in sad/fond memory of Dorothy.

[zxyqu]

Ouch, my apologies to the OB for her loss. I recognized the name from some of my post readings, but I did not realize she wasn't with us. And, I might just have to name this unknown nubbin'/plant Dorothy.
Keith, where did you get yours from? And, it looks like its raining.
Finally, anyone who's gotten a Gastro before and has it doing well mounted and outside, could I get a headsup on the best/range of footcandles for this little guy. I still can't figure out where to mount it yet, but given it's finally the weekend, I have time to actually run around and take some light measurements at various spots.

[Jennyfleur]

Originally Posted by RosieC

I had the same thing from this seller back on one of the previous projects and I was disappointed. I've finally mounted that plant (Den lodigesii) myself over a year later.

I've had other plants from them mounted though, in fact I think all the ones I've bought mounted came from them.

Well, I have e-mailed them and it'll be interesting to see if they reply/ what they say.

With respect to Dorothy, I kinda remember hearing that name when I first joined the board and, since all my orchids have names (yes, I am serious, they all have names), as my first project, the Gastro may just have to become Dorothy as a tribute

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

Well, I have e-mailed them and it'll be interesting to see if they reply/ what they say.

With respect to Dorothy, I kinda remember hearing that name when I first joined the board and, since all my orchids have names (yes, I am serious, they all have names), as my first project, the Gastro may just have to become Dorothy as a tribute

So we will have two gastros named Dorothy?

I never got to talk to her personally, but I learned alot from her posts. I wish I had gotten a chance to talk to her.

So, any ideas or a name for my gastro?

EDIT- I have decided on freddy!


You can call me Bob

"have no fear, help is here!"

[zxyqu]

Well, if there is some sentiment here, and Rosie and Co wouldn't mind, I'd be willing to name this a Memorial Spring Project in honor of Dorothy. But it may not do her justice unless we can get some of them to bloom