BRSDM shooting star 'mustard'

[Charles]

Yes, they do have a scent. It does mature after a week or two. It's nice, but I can't compare it to anything.

[Tricho]

Hi Charles

Great one!

I like Brassia hybrids. They are far better to bloom than my Brassia Rex...

I guess it needs more light, the problem is that my setup doesn't permit that at this time.

[Tommyr]

Heck if *I* can rebloom them anyone can!

Tom

[IdahoOrchid]

I have heard of those with pleating problems that have solved that with semi-hydro culture.

Any thoughts on that?

Mine is 'Lillian Oka'.

What would you say is a proper humidity? I live in South Central Idaho and have been experiencing wild humidity fluctuations. Mostly around 35-40% with spikes up to 50%+ after watering and/or spraying plants down.

So far, no pleating, but I am just now getting my first new growth since obtaining it from someone at our club - FOR FREE!!!

By the way, don't make the same mistake I did while researching this plant: I put BSDM in the search field. You DON'T EVEN want to do that, really you don't.

[boxerfan]

I have a Brsdm. Longlen 'Bill Switzer' with a wonderful sweet smell. What does it mean when you say it "pleats"? Lisa

[IdahoOrchid]

Originally Posted by boxerfan

I have a Brsdm. Longlen 'Bill Switzer' with a wonderful sweet smell. What does it mean when you say it "pleats"? Lisa

In low humidity and/or not enough water the leaves will get stuck while trying to emerge. They will either not come out and get all bunched up or when they finally do emerge have a pleated or crinkled look to them.

[Charles]

The spikes also get stuck when emerging and break off.
You need to watch it every day when it is ready to throw off spikes. Catch them before they snap.

[Ross]

Noticed that with lots of Brassias.

[Blondie]

Your flowers are SO pretty!

[Tommyr]

Here's my Shooting star currently bloomin'!