Haraella retrocalla

[NatalieS]

Just received today. I really wasn't prepared for how tiny this plant is. It has three spikes. Unfortunately there was a poor, dead, bud accompanying one of them - it didn't make the trip.

There is one, small, bud just starting on the second spike and the third spike looks like it's just started. Hopefully I'll see some blooms soon.

[Leafmite]

Very nice. I just mounted mine. They just aren't as impressive in a pot.

[Bud]

It looks like it is going to produce several flowers....its a happy healthy plant....its mounted so you need more humidity and moisture to maintain the buds to open and bloom

[NatalieS]

I actually can't imagine this little guy in a pot! Did you have any problems mounting yours Leafmite? I'm not mad on the square, cork, mounts so I might move it to a different mount next year.

Thanks Bud! I'll keep an eye on the humidity, though we normally don't have a problem with humidity here in Ireland. What is the recommended level? It normally doesn't go below 60% here.

[WhiteRabbit]

Nice!

I really wasn't prepared for how tiny this plant is

I remember when this was the project plant a few years ago - and so many people thought they had received a tiny seedling, and no amount of trying to convince them that no, they're just very tiny plants, convinced them til their plant spiked a few months later

Mine are potted (yes, plural - I started with one for the project, but it has blessed me with babies) - might try mounting one if I can find something I like to mount it on ...

[Leafmite]

I used a piece of lava rock for my haraella. I mounted it yesterday, bare root, tied with a strip of nylon stocking. For humidity, it is in a clear yogurt cup. The rock sits in a bit of water. All those anthuriums and neos I have seen mounted this way have inspired me-- though my rock is rather small

[NatalieS]

Sonya you are so right! When I opened the box and saw it, for a split second I also thought it couldn't possibly be blooming size! Then I saw the little spikes and the little dried bud. I couldn't believe it!

@ Leafmite - I've been keeping an eye open for nice rocks to try as mounts. Am I right in saying that the lava rock is porous? I'd love to see pics of your mount!

Nice little plant, it looks cute and healthy.
You will enjoy it.
I have mine mounted on the piece of the grape wood since last October and she likes it.
I found old picture of it with bloom:



I cut those spikes to encourage some rest for my plant. She grew couple new leaves and roots.
I keep mine in the humidity tray with about 80% and it is now growing two new spikes. I think humidity is very important also to keep buds from blasting.

[rastafouni]

Very nice ! I love this flower !

[NatalieS]

Orchideya, yours looks so beautiful on its mount! That is exactly the kind of wood I prefer for mounts. I can't wait for mine to bloom now.

Mmmmm.... This little guy might have to go into my mini greenhouse then to keep the humidity that high. Somehow I don't think I'll have a problem with fitting it in.