Project 6 -Project Plant Suggestions - Page 26 - Orchid Board

cb977 · #**251** 03-14-2008, 10:36 AM

Hi kiki

20 is the minimum we'd like to have...more would be fine

Adam did some extra research into Dendrobium crepidatum
and found the canes can reach 18"...not good for us

whygreenberg · #**252** 03-14-2008, 10:42 AM

any one else for Pleurothallis restrepioides?

shakkai · #**253** 03-14-2008, 10:53 AM

Did I suggest this one? My brain feels like a sieve!

Comparettia falcata
IOSPE PHOTOS
Available at Paramount, Claessen Orchideeën, and I assume in the US...

cb977 · #**254** 03-14-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm sure we'll have some input on the Pleuro before the end of the day...
I just KNOW we've spoken about it...just can't remember what the outcome was

shakkai · #**255** 03-14-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whygreenberg

any one else for Pleurothallis restrepioides?

I grow it and it is a nice plant - not been able to get it to flower yet.

Is it available in Canada?

cb977 · #**256** 03-14-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakkai

Did I suggest this one? My brain feels like a sieve!

Comparettia falcata
IOSPE PHOTOS
Available at Paramount, Claessen Orchideeën, and I assume in the US...

Ahhhh...never assume, my friend

We've tried for this genus in previous projects and it's not available in the US...

if somebody can find it

whygreenberg · #**257** 03-14-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakkai

I grow it and it is a nice plant - not been able to get it to flower yet.

Is it available in Canada?

Orchids in our Tropics & Paramount do both seem to have it.

shakkai · #**258** 03-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whygreenberg

Orchids in our Tropics & Paramount do both seem to have it.

I say lets add it then! I wouldn't mind getting another one.

shakkai · #**259** 03-14-2008, 11:12 AM

I found this that I thought was interesting... Paramount have this to say about Masdevallia coccinea var Harryana

Quote:

Miniature Columbian and Peruvian species. Deep hot pink flowers that can attain up to 3 inches in size. Prefers intermediate conditions.

Unfortunately, Andy's gives the same temp range as for the other coccinea, just omits the note: "likes cool temps".

This is a superb Masdie!! If there was any chance????? (Note this is only for the var harryana...)

shakkai · #**260** 03-14-2008, 11:34 AM

Never heard of them, but Comparettia falcata is listed as available (but limited) at: Marlow Orchids - Peru

Or what about:
Comparettia speciosa (also available at Paramount - though limited)
maybe easier to find in the US? I couldn't find it in an online list, but J&L had photos... so presumably they have it.

Also, was looking at Podangis dactyloceras, as its one I want to get. IOSPE PHOTOS shows Intermediate to warm, but then says warm to hot, but Andy's says: Intermediate to Warm; 58°F min. to 88°F max.