DirtyCoconuts presents: The flora and fauna of the Coconuts Compound

[OrchidBro]

The chiloschista is new to me, so thanks for posting (yes, it looks like you spelled it wrong, google didn't like your spelling). Leafless orchid, count me in. Do the roots take full Florida sun or can they get burnt with direct sun? Vanda roots look good! Mine did the same once I started using Kelpmax.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by OrchidBro

The chiloschista is new to me, so thanks for posting (yes, it looks like you spelled it wrong, google didn't like your spelling). Leafless orchid, count me in. Do the roots take full Florida sun or can they get burnt with direct sun? Vanda roots look good! Mine did the same once I started using Kelpmax.

i have not tried- right now it is at about 35% light (normal screen is about 10% and i have a privacy shade that is about 50-55%) and that is in a patio where is it only getting east and south exposure.

I am thinking about making a small frame to make a sunshade for the area OUTSIDE of my patio to get a growing area with only about 35% shading.

I know these need light and i think that dappled full sun, like under a mango tree, or really bright shade would be the sweet spot but i confess i am still dialing it in

[OrchidBro]

Thanks. Did some quick research and found "the plant must be protected from direct sunlight" so that seems like a pretty firm negative for direct sunlight. Next question(s). Did you get it recently from any shows this year and do you remember the vendor you got it from?

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by OrchidBro

Thanks. Did some quick research and found "the plant must be protected from direct sunlight" so that seems like a pretty firm negative for direct sunlight. Next question(s). Did you get it recently from any shows this year and do you remember the vendor you got it from?

i purchased it within the last year...i will go back to my "notes" and see what i can find.....

I am afraid i might only get to, it was the booth next to Andy's Orchids, I remember that much and i don't think they were at Ft Lauderdale so that means it was Miami.


I'll report back after i can dig around at home

[OrchidBro]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

I am afraid i might only get to, it was the booth next to Andy's Orchids, I remember that much and i don't think they were at Ft Lauderdale so that means it was Miami.

I'll report back after i can dig around at home

Thanks! Reason I ask is the CFOS show is coming at the end of March.