Ascocentrum garayi - Orchid Board

boytjie · #1 03-08-2009, 11:22 AM

The spike I posted earlier finally opened! This was sold to me as A. miniatum, which I understand is a common error. After waiting patiently nearly two years for it to bloom, it finally presented itself... as A. garayi. I believe the shape of the lip (straight, rather than recurved) is an identifying trait.

Ultimately, who cares - it's such a great little 'chid and just as enjoyable no matter what it is.

Thanks much for looking!

Ethan · #2 03-08-2009, 11:23 AM

OMG!!!!! WOW!!!! I love that orange!!!! Great job!!!!

playtime8978 · #3 03-08-2009, 11:26 AM

What a beauty!! great job, I adore the colour. I wish I had somewhere to hang 'chids.

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #4 03-08-2009, 01:50 PM

Beautimous!!!

Oh how I love those oranges!

JennS · #5 03-08-2009, 02:23 PM

Really pretty! Another one to add to the list.

whygreenberg · #6 03-08-2009, 02:40 PM

Very cute! LOVE the coloring!

lostonthebeach · #7 03-08-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whygreenberg

Very cute! LOVE the coloring!

:iagree:

Great orange color. That certainly has to brighten up those days in Upstate N.Y.

boytjie · #8 03-08-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lostonthebeach

:iagree:

Great orange color. That certainly has to brighten up those days in Upstate N.Y.

Actually you get so used to gray that the bright fluorescent orange feels like it's gonna burn your retinas out.

PleuroPal · #9 03-08-2009, 03:02 PM

Great job!
Mine flowered about 2 years ago (after a year or two of waiting) but since then - nada. In fact, it hasn't done much of anything, but since I started watering more frequently it has put out a few roots.

Here's a pic from when it did decide to reward me...

Peace,
Ray

boytjie · #10 03-08-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PleuroPal

Great job!
Mine flowered about 2 years ago (after a year or two of waiting) but since then - nada. In fact, it hasn't done much of anything, but since I started watering more frequently it has put out a few roots.

Oddly, that's when mine finally started responding: after I upped the watering to several times a day, and added another day of (weak) fertilizer to the feeding regimen. It's in a 4" teak basket, so it can handle the extra water because it's dry within an hour.