Gastrochilus japonicus (Project 12 - Spring 2011)

[RosieC]

Congratulations looking really good!

[RosieC]

Noticed two new spikes on mine this morning. I wasn't expecting that again now, so soon after it flowered last time.

I also have a developing seed pod from last time it flowered... I didn't pollinate it, but it was out in the greenhouse then. Anyone any idea if it could have been pollinated, or is it just growing a dud pod

[nenella]

Any pics Rosie? would love to see your seed pod and blooms. Mine is in bloom too at the moment with 2 spikes. Flowers are not quite all opened yet.

[RosieC]

The flowers have just opened Nenella and I was planning to try and get pics over the weekend, so I'll make sure and get some showing the seed pod as well.

[camille1585]

If you guys have pics of your nice blooms, I'd love to see them! I had no problems getting my original plant to bloom, but the replacement plant has done nothing but grow since getting it, despite being in better conditions. I'm doing much better with this one potted though, the previous was mounted and I couldn't keep up with it, so it died.

[RosieC]

Mine actually got a lot of neglect over the winter, probably watering every 3-4 days instead of every day, even now it's only getting every other day... but it's not missed a beat and is now flowering again

[Paul Mc]

Mine got some neglect, but no signs of flower stalks. However, the baby has grown to a nice size since last year. Maybe it will bloom for me as well!

[RosieC]

I forgot to get shots, then dropped it on the floor and broke the flowers off Plant is fine at least, and there is another spike developing.

[shadytrake]

Hi All,

Mine is still happily growing on the coconut shell. It reliably put out a spike last year. This year, I am creating a better feeding schedule to try to get better blooms on my orchids.

[RosieC]

Mine is just opening more flowers. Hope to get pictures before they fade unlike last time