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Old 06-17-2008, 07:40 PM
Junebug Junebug is offline
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I have a recovering Brassia Rex that was originally purchased in bare root condition from HD. It grew rapidly and looked beautiful and then I moved to a different location. During my unpacking phase I placed the Brassia under the dappled sunlight of a Snow Bush...and unfortunately forgot about her. When it came time to prune the Snow Bush I rediscovered the orchid and she had 12 beautiful bloom spikes. After blooming I made an effort to repot her and was horrified to find no viable roots left. The plant actually fell apart into sections of shriveled pseudobulbs.

She's been "Big Time" pouting the last 2 years (Can you blame her?) but now seems to be adjusting and putting forth new growth. A few days ago I noticed something growing from the tops of 3 old and shriveled pseudobulbs. I'm not sure what the growths will turn in to. Is it possible she's trying to produce new leaves? I've included a photo as pictures are better than words.

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Old 06-17-2008, 10:46 PM
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Junebug, that's amazing! We just had a presentation by Claudio from Cloud's Orchids at our society mtg on Sunday.
He said you NEVER give up on anything green...you never know what will happen! There ya go! I'm not sure what it will turn into exactly, but the good news is its thriving!
Keep us posted.
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Old 06-17-2008, 10:53 PM
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I have several different Brassia Rex and have never seen new growth on old pseudobulbs.........but one never knows in the orchid world. Keep us posted on the developments on this one. The do like to be re-potted more often than say other onc. other wise their roots to rot away.
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