Seidenfadenia mitrata -OR- hey, where'd everybody go?

[camille1585]

Oh the suspense!!!

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

Conditions please!

-outdoors, south florida

-north side of the house under the edge of an eave ( no direct light but the brightest indirect light possible)

-mounted on a pine stick, no other medium

-watered most of the year 2x daily with hose (aquafer water pretty good) and occasionally misted with k-lite fertilizer (less than any of my other orchids because they are the farthest from my back door) i also do a monthly spray of kelpmax and inococur

-tons of wind and air movement

let me know if there are any other factors i missed that are relevant

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i quite imagine it will sound like popcorn...or bubble wrap...when they open

Bulbophyllum by J Solo, on Flickr

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Bulbophyllum by J Solo, on Flickr

[AnonYMouse]

Temps 70-90°F?
RH 70-100%?

I got mine about the same time but it met with an accident that broke off the larger of two growths. It's growing out and I guess it's getting the proper light. It could do with warmer temps in winter and the humidity is a problem. Its roots are in a plastic grid with coconut fiber (it's an OLSO plant) but I should up the watering.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Those are the right ranges for here. Maybe a bit hotter.

That’s horrible. I hate damaging plants.

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Do you most it or take it down and soak?

With coir, i find it repels water for a while before it absorbs any.

Also, do you have access to shredded multch?

I have wrapped that around the roots of my mounted phals and stays wet for a long time...might up the humidity a bit. Maybe just at the bottom of the mount?

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What is an OSLO plant?

[AnonYMouse]

I use a sprayer, sometimes a squirter (wash bottle) as it's awkward to soak. I haven't done it but I've heard people use a drop of dish detergent in the water as an un-repellent (I can't come up with a word).

I'd love to get my hands on long gorilla hair (redwood mulch)! I've only found it in bulk and I don't know any landscaper that uses it.

OLSO is Ooi Leng Sun Orchids out of Malaysia. Everyone should follow Michael Aaorchids (Michael Ooi, the founder) on Facebook, he is planting a mountain with orchids. His son Ben comes over for the major shows. And they ebay from FL.

aaorchids dot com is their site but I can't get to it right now, maybe hijacked.

Edit: wetting agent? Third parties sell their plants also. And pic of the set up (ignore the Schoenorchis?).

Credit where do but it's in Japanese but the link is there.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Hahaha terrific resource and knowing they ship from my back yard is a huge plus!

I think we will have buds opening tomorrow. I was just outside and they literally look swollen

[DirtyCoconuts]

closer and closer!!!

Peaches and orchids by J Solo, on Flickr


i love the little "flag" that peeks out first...a little teaser if you will...forgive me as i keep meaning to take the pics before i water but i forget and then seeing the plant reminds me and it is already dripping...

Vanda opening by J Solo, on Flickr

[Keysguy]

Interesting. That plant shape and growth habit looks suspiciously like my paraphalaenopsis denevii.
Ray's right. Be patient and give the taxonomists time to work their magic. It won't be alone long.

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by Keysguy

Interesting. That plant shape and growth habit looks suspiciously like my paraphalaenopsis denevii.
Ray's right. Be patient and give the taxonomists time to work their magic. It won't be alone long.

NOOOOoooo LOL

[DirtyCoconuts]

Untitled by J Solo, on Flickr


too much suspense