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09-05-2013, 05:56 PM
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Chysis bruennowiana
Despite of its wide area of distribution from Costa Rica to Peru this species was not available for decades. Then suddenly about 3 years ago bigger seedlings were available at many vendors.
I grow my plant year round in a warm greenhouse with only a slight rest period in winter. In contrast to the reported damp hot atmosphere I feel that Chysis like fresh air.
It never bloomed before and actually I didn't notice the developing flower stem. When I came back from holidays my plant gave me an unexspected warm welcome. 3 out of 12 flowers were still open. Flowering is not the grown up slender long pbulb from last year but the new short one to the right.
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09-05-2013, 06:45 PM
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Awesome!
This is the first time I have encountered this orchid, thanks for posting.
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09-06-2013, 11:12 AM
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Wow, great colour! Not one I've seen before either.
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09-06-2013, 12:58 PM
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really nice. quite overlooked species (chysis)  |
09-06-2013, 08:05 PM
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Ooo! Lovely!
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09-16-2013, 08:58 PM
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This is a really attractive orchid. I had Ch. costaricensis in Hawaii, but I could never get it to grow well. What type of media do you use?
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09-16-2013, 09:46 PM
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Really gorgeous and very well grown.
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09-16-2013, 09:53 PM
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Really amazing, thanks for sharing this one, I have never heard about this orchid, the color of the bloom is really gorgeous orange!
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09-17-2013, 04:37 AM
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Chysis costaricensis Schlechter 1923 is a synonym to Chysis bruennowiana according to Jay Pfahl.
Chysis have very robust long living hairy roots and are not choosy about the potting medium. I have them in plactic pots filled with medium sized fir bark and clay pellets - Hygroton is also possible.
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11-09-2013, 09:16 PM
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Awesome petals and nice colour. Was not aware of this species before.
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