Shadehouse Activity

[vandagirl]

Lovely. I looks so peacefull. I would love to sit there in the shadehouse. Great looking orchids.

[Mikeg]

Originally Posted by Junebug

Yes, and I believe it's a medusae. It was a little thing when purchased it an an orchid show a few years back. After paying for it I asked the vendor for a name. He looked kind of confused and scribbled tillandsia down...Hmmm, I already new that part. It's always grown well, but it really took off when I mounted it to the branch with some spanish moss. The blooms are faded now, but they looked like this a few months ago.

WOW! That is beautiful and it REALLY took off! All those blooms!! I am jealous=)

Umm.....If you don't mind.....to me it looks more like a Tillandsia Intermedia. I haven't seen medusae with leaves that curl back as much and the spike branch so far. Also, Intermedia pups just like that (anywhere, including existing spikes) instead of the base to where (I believe so don't hold me to it=)) medusae does......If I am wrong I apologize and am not trying to step on your toes or anything (if it comes off that way) just trying to help

And if you google Tillandsia Intermedia you should get some pictures of the spike that resembles yours=)

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Mikeg

WOW! That is beautiful and it REALLY took off! All those blooms!! I am jealous=)

Umm.....If you don't mind.....to me it looks more like a Tillandsia Intermedia. I haven't seen medusae with leaves that curl back as much and the spike branch so far. Also, Intermedia pups just like that (anywhere, including existing spikes) instead of the base to where (I believe so don't hold me to it=)) medusae does......If I am wrong I apologize and am not trying to step on your toes or anything (if it comes off that way) just trying to help

And if you google Tillandsia Intermedia you should get some pictures of the spike that resembles yours=)

I don't mind at all. Thank you for the tips.

[Mikeg]

Originally Posted by Junebug

I don't mind at all. Thank you for the tips.

Your welcome! Hopefully we have found the correct ID!

[Vanda lover]

Wonderful! Very happy looking plants!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Mikeg

Your welcome! Hopefully we have found the correct ID!

I agree, she's an intermedia. Thanks!

[Mikeg]

Originally Posted by Junebug

I agree, she's an intermedia. Thanks!

I am more than happy to help Tillandsias are pretty much my all time favorite plant! They never cease to amaze me.!

[glengary54]

Junebug - What is the lavender plant in the middle of your second picture, and would you be willing to sell a division? Absolutely love it!!!!!!!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by glengary54

Junebug - What is the lavender plant in the middle of your second picture, and would you be willing to sell a division? Absolutely love it!!!!!!!

Hi Glen,

Sorry for not answering, but I missed your post. Thank you. That's a Myrmetonia Firefly and I'm having problems with her right now. I noticed in spite of her many spikes that she didn't have much of a root system and no new growths. When I took a closer look I could see small holes throughout her mount. Ants had tunneled through the wood and the mount had been retaining too much moisture and was rotting. I didn't realize there was a problem until I saw mushrooms sprouting from beneath the plant. The Firefly has since been removed from the mount and the mount discarded. I clipped off her spikes and she's in intensive care. She's also in multiple pieces. I wouldn't want to risk shipping any of her divisions under the current circumstances, but I'll notify you when things improve.