Asocentrum christensonianum

[Mahon]

Here's another neat species. This species was described by J.R. Haagar in 1993 from Viet Nam, and named after Eric A. Christenson. I have seen a few flower variations in this species, including a pure white form. This plant is the green-leaved form, bearing white flowers with purple tipped petals and sepals.



-Pat

[Toddybear]

Wow! Such narrow leaves. Very delicate colours!

[cneos]

Semi-terete leaf habit? Is it fragrant? What is flower size? Culture requirements? Where can I get this?

[Mahon]

Thanks all!

Originally Posted by cneos

Semi-terete leaf habit? Is it fragrant? What is flower size? Culture requirements? Where can I get this?

This one is not semi-terete, just very narrow-linear leaves (about 5mm wide). I haven't smelled a fragrance on this species nor any other Ascocentrum species (but it could just be me ). Flowers are about 8mm in diameter. I grow this one (and the rest of the Ascocentrums) in lower light. I am unsure where to get this form (it was just a mishap to get it), but the typical purple-leaved form with pink flowers can be found if you type the name into a search engine.

-Pat

[Tindomul]

Congrats on this one Pat! Very nice!

[justatypn]

Excellent Pat, the flowers look so delicate and soft in color....

[Matthews]

Nice plant! How many flowers are on it? Is it a miniture?

[Mahon]

Thanks! Miniature, not really. It is somewhat compact compared to the other species in Ascocentrum, and has very thin leaves. Don't remember how many flowers on it, but I assume at least 25...

-Pat

[Shadow]

I love it! How long are the leaves?