Sand. Black Star 'Pacific Red Star' (w/ pics)
 

The color on this orchid is amazing in person! I love it :) Sand. is a cross between Brassia x Cochlioda x Odontoglossum.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...500/sand_1.jpghttp://www.orchidboard.com/community...500/sand_2.jpg
(sorry about the 2nd pic being blurry)

Sanderara = Sand.
Colorful little spider :clap:
You have a very happy plant there :mrgreen:

I have been lusting after one of these. May I ask where you got yours? It's a beauty!

Hi Alaskagirl,

I love your Sanderara...it's a beauty! :bowing Well done!

That is so beautiful and so healthy!

Great growing!!!

:yikes: LOVE it!!!

Amy- This is from Tom Ritter (Tropic 1 Orchids) just outside of Orlando, FL. He had one other there in bud as of last Saturday. It is an AWESOME greenhouse if you ever get the chance to visit/shop :)

Very beautiful...wish I could grow these guys...but then Ross would wonder where on earth I'd put them....he'd want to babysit them up there in the cold Michigan north country!!!!!!

Gorgeous blossoms on this one :D
I've got one, but it's a bit small to be blooming I think. So, I'll just enjoy yours :)

What's that Doc, you can't grow one of these, why not? I would think it would go wonderfully with your Zygo crinitum :biggrin:
Ross could put his own next to his Peggy Ruth Carpenter :biggrin:

Take a chance Howard - It's fun! :evil:

Wow, Alaska!! Just look at that spike! Fantastic.

Awesome ...I like

Lecent

AlaskaGirl, Very nice and great color. :drool:

Sheridan

:drool: :drool: :drool: Boy what a beauty, I have over 80 odonts and not one of them compares with this. Great growing.

A real beauty Gloria. Turn up that "proud" button a notch!
Al

Taking care of my new Pacific Red Star
 

Can you give me advice on watering, pruning, etc. Information that came with it is limited and at time contradictory.

Thanks

Stunning color and look at all of those buds! What a show!

wow this is an old thread!

Now a Brassidium...

haha! I didn't even notice the date on the thread. i was sidetracked by the blooms. =)

:rofl: Yeah, quite a few old threads have been dug up lately!

My First
 

I just bought a Pacific Red Star which is my first orchid. Instructions on care especially prunning and watering were poor and sometimes contradictory.

Can you help?

I grow mine with my cattleyas, which is moderate light (mine get 2500-3000 fc). Mine is potted in fine to medium bark and I water it 2x a week. They like to dry out moderately between waterings, but don't let them get completely dry. Temp range of 55-85 F, though mine don't really get below 65 F because I grow inside and just can't get my guest room that cool at night. I will move them outside during the fall to take advantage of the cooler night temps, though.

Good luck!

I want one! It's gorgeous!