New Year, new orchid project?

[rbarata]

rbarata, are you thinking lycaste? Cyncnoches? Catasetum? The latter two often have leaves when they bloom but the first usually blooms leafless. I do not think they are always red, though, so you might be thinking of something else.

I was refering to Cyncnoches, but it won't be easy for me to get one.

May I propose another one? Coelogyne cristata.
Maybe not so small but it's not that big (6-12 in)...but the flowers are (3-5 in), 5 to 8 flowers per inflorescence 6-12 in long. Temps are what we find in most houses (55 to 68 F), sometimes fragrant.
Light: 1500 to 2500 fc.

I think it's a good choice, especially for it's big flowers and easy cultivation for most people.

[jkofferdahl]

Originally Posted by rbarata

I was refering to Cyncnoches, but it won't be easy for me to get one.

May I propose another one? Coelogyne cristata.
Maybe not so small but it's not that big (6-12 in)...but the flowers are (3-5 in), 5 to 8 flowers per inflorescence 6-12 in long. Temps are what we find in most houses (55 to 68 F), sometimes fragrant.
Light: 1500 to 2500 fc.

I think it's a good choice, especially for it's big flowers and easy cultivation for most people.

It's lovely! Also probably too large a plant for me to participate, though I'm not ruling it out.

[rbarata]

It can get that large but this seems to be an "old" specimen. I'm sure orchid for sale are not that big.
I love those flowers.

[katrina]

Coel cristata can become very large when mature...not tall but they do ramble and spread a LOT. And while they are not difficult to grow...they are known for being quite difficult to bloom.

There are much easier to bloom coels but most could never be considered compact.

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[jkofferdahl]

Originally Posted by rbarata

It can get that large but this seems to be an "old" specimen. I'm sure orchid for sale are not that big.
I love those flowers.

Oh, I know it's a specimen. Still, the plant appears larger than many of the others we've mentioned in the thread. Space is a major consideration for me right now - or perhaps I should say LACK of space!!!

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by jkofferdahl

Oh, I know it's a specimen. Still, the plant appears larger than many of the others we've mentioned in the thread. Space is a major consideration for me right now - or perhaps I should say LACK of space!!!

I have the same problem with space but I hope it's only temporary. And, because probably orchid sellers don't sell plants that size, it wouldn't be a problem for now.

[jkofferdahl]

I'm going to toss in a change of plant type, just to see what happens. There are several Phalaenopsis species which are true miniatures - braceana, thailandica, cochlearis to name a few - which are delightful plants. Would anyone want to consider one of the true mini-Phals? (Yeah, I admit that I'm a Phal Phreak.)

[SFLguy]

Originally Posted by jkofferdahl

I'm going to toss in a change of plant type, just to see what happens. There are several Phalaenopsis species which are true miniatures - braceana, thailandica, cochlearis to name a few - which are delightful plants. Would anyone want to consider one of the true mini-Phals? (Yeah, I admit that I'm a Phal Phreak.)

I'd consider some of those!

[Salixx]

I won't say I hate Phals, but, for me personally, they are all I ever (with the rare exception) I see around me and so have lost any kind of real interest in them, with the rare exception. I have a few in my house... five I think? But three of those are on the list to go to new homes. That said, if that's the will of the people, then so be it

With the exception of a true mini, I.e. dwarf cattleya (think C. aclandiae size or smaller), I don't have any room for plants that require higher than 1000 fc. at the moment. Larger plants, for my space, should be shade lovers

Perhaps we should consider more than one member project? One for true mini / smaller compacts and one for standard plants? Or, alternatively, an "advanced" member project and a "beginner" member project? Obviously anybody can participate in either, or both, it would just reflect the time and/or care commitment of the particular plant.

Some thoughts I have been having. It certainly is difficult to choose!