Angraecum didieri

[Bud]

I thought I forgotten my didieri...but all the while its under my nose and thought it was just one of my minis in the east side facing bathroom window...
what is exciting is: ITS GOT 2 SPIKES!

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Bud

I thought I forgotten my didieri...but all the while its under my nose and thought it was just one of my minis in the east side facing bathroom window...
what is exciting is: ITS GOT 2 SPIKES!

Hehe - that's awesome!

[Bud]

right, Sonya...we both will be posting soon, pictures of our plant in bloom...and I am patient...very patient

[jenmonkey]

I got one of these beauties at the SJ Orchid Expo too! I've got it close to a NE-facing window and have repotted it into S/H (it's an experiment that I'm watching closely) and heavily misting the aerial roots twice a day. I've always been in love with Zygopetalums, but I think this adorable, graceful plant may relieve them of their favored place in my heart!

However, I'm noticing the edges of the sepal and petals are beginning to brown and dry a tiny bit. (Yes, I'm obsessing over it.) Is the likely culprit dehydration, or should I move it to a more diffused light area, maybe with my Odontoglossum?

Also, other than orchid shows and the internet, anyone know of any vendors or shops in the SF Bay Area that carry these guys?

Thanks all!
-Jen

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[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by jenmonkey

Also, other than orchid shows and the internet, anyone know of any vendors or shops in the SF Bay Area that carry these guys?

Thanks all!
-Jen

I think Golden Gate orchids was one of the vendors selling them at the event. I don't see any on their website, but you might check with them ? Golden Gate Orchids

[Wynn Dee13]

Originally Posted by jenmonkey

I got one of these beauties at the SJ Orchid Expo too! I've got it close to a NE-facing window and have repotted it into S/H (it's an experiment that I'm watching closely) and heavily misting the aerial roots twice a day. I've always been in love with Zygopetalums, but I think this adorable, graceful plant may relieve them of their favored place in my heart!

However, I'm noticing the edges of the sepal and petals are beginning to brown and dry a tiny bit. (Yes, I'm obsessing over it.) Is the likely culprit dehydration, or should I move it to a more diffused light area, maybe with my Odontoglossum?

Also, other than orchid shows and the internet, anyone know of any vendors or shops in the SF Bay Area that carry these guys?

Thanks all!
-Jen

If you bought the plant in bloom its flower might just be at the end of its life. When you buy an orchid in bloom you don't know how old the flower is. It also could be the environment change from the greenhouse to the orchid show to your house and also ftom repotting it. I also find that these guys flowers bruise very easily. They also like high humidity.

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[jenmonkey]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

If you bought the plant in bloom its flower might just be at the end of its life. When you buy an orchid in bloom you don't know how old the flower is. It also could be the environment change from the greenhouse to the orchid show to your house and also ftom repotting it. I also find that these guys flowers bruise very easily. They also like high humidity.

I think I'll move it to the bathroom, the other semi-high light area, but higher humidity. You're probably right, I'm sure it's just adjusting to its new home. I'm fussing over that silly plant like a new mother! The root system looks really healthy though, so I'm not too worried if I lose this flower.

[Tindomul]

Very nice!!