Ascocentrum christensonianum - Orchid Board

pheli · #1 04-17-2009, 11:26 PM

The species is from Vietnam. It is a regular bloomer and the bright colored blooms are very attractive!

Grandma M · #2 04-18-2009, 09:06 AM

Beautiful!!!!!! Thanks for the photo. I bought one last fall but it hasn't bloomed yet. I made a big goof and didn't cool it this winter, I hope it will not hold my mistake against me.

Marilyn

april · #3 04-18-2009, 01:18 PM

Yes, it certainly is a beauty! Splendid color too! Marilyn has one too? Marilyn, just how many vandas DO you have? What size is your basement? It is amazing to me that you can grow so many beautiful vandas down there.

pheli · #4 04-18-2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the kind words.
The species grows well outdoors all year round here.
It likes strong light and long-time sunlight exposure is needed to bloom.

nenella · #5 04-18-2009, 01:52 PM

I have fallen in love! It's Ace - I love the colour of the flowers and the leaves ..I Want one too
how big does it get? !! Marilyn have you one of these too?

pheli · #6 04-18-2009, 10:44 PM

My plant is about 20cm tall now. The seedling is able to bloom while it is about 10cm tall.

Bolero · #7 04-19-2009, 06:53 AM

Very pretty, the foliage colour looks very different as well, it really stands out.

JennS · #8 04-21-2009, 12:07 PM

The foliage is really unique! I have never seen a ascocentrum quite so red befroe. It is really pretty, and the blooms are quite nice too!

cb977 · #9 04-21-2009, 12:10 PM

Another superb job growing!

pheli · #10 04-21-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennS

The foliage is really unique! I have never seen a ascocentrum quite so red befroe. It is really pretty, and the blooms are quite nice too!

The reddish leaves was due to the strong sunlight these days.
Other ascocentrums, such as A. curvifolium or A. ampullaceum, will turn their leaves red or purple if put under strong light.