Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[zxyqu]

Ahh thanks Rosie and Paul. Given the Atlanta area spring and summer I'm going to try it outside right now with a similar light pattern to that Rosie described, although it doesn't get any direct sun after about 11-12. I'm a little worried about the coming heat, so with Paul an Rosie both saying temps don't go over 80, it might be a short lived expt. I'll keep a close eye on it

[Paul Mc]

The Baker's said that they can adapt to conditions 6-8F cooler or warmer than the suggested range but that due to where they are found in nature they would not accept anything more than that and could suffer.

[Call_Me_Bob]

80F uh oh! Maybe this one will have to stay inside. It gets too hot here it's already getting into the high 60s and already had one day that was 80F!


You can call me Bob

"have no fear, help is here!"

[zxyqu]

Yeah, looks like it's gonna have to make a run inside. Now I gotta find a site inside for it. Darn chids are their picky demands

[tcrane]

Received my plants today from Oak Hill Gardens. I'm pleased both with their speed in shipping as well as with the quality of these plants. Great root systems, and the gasto is already in spike. I'm considering cutting it though, as it feels like cheating on the project! I've mostly stopped buying plants already in bloom because I'd rather have the experience of growing them myself. ; )

Pics!



My plants TC - Ceratostylis retisquama





Pre-spike, and the plants new home. It's getting a little overcrowded in there. I'm on the lookout for a bigger fishtank.




-Tristan

[Call_Me_Bob]

Don't cut it!!! At least not for that reason. Alot of people already have spikes. Plus I wouldn't call it cheating, it not like it's a competition.


You can call me Bob

"have no fear, help is here!"

[tcrane]

Haha. I probably won't, but I also don't count it as a successful bloom for the project. My plant is also a little smaller than some of the monsters people have been reporting - thankfully! I am paring down my collection to focus on miniatures only.

-Tristan

[Jennyfleur]

I hope I speak for us all when I say 'don't you dare cut that spike!' ... cheating or no, I'm not cutting mine - after all, it's not fair on the plant after it's gone to all that effort! The other point of view is that, yes, we may have spikes, but can we give them good enough culture to actually flower?

[nenella]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

I hope I speak for us all when I say 'don't you dare cut that spike!' ... cheating or no, I'm not cutting mine - after all, it's not fair on the plant after it's gone to all that effort! The other point of view is that, yes, we may have spikes, but can we give them good enough culture to actually flower?

I and would add .... and re-flower & re-flower! that's what growing orchids is about.

[Zoi2]

Getting a plant in spike or bud for a project is semi expected, that's what happens when you get BS/NBS plants. The 'project' part is to get them to rebloom under your care and conditions. Enjoy the blooms on your plant, it is not cheating!
Joann