Renanthera Kalsom 'Red Dragon'

[nlm2951]

When I went to a show this last weekend, I wanted to have one for a long time, so finally I gave my self a present, not from Kawamoto, he was there, he sold all of them.l got it from another vendor, its about 2', bare roots, she told me to attach it to a wood, no potting mix. Is that ok?

[Bud]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

The way you described your Renanthera Akihito Emperor has got me wanting one! That sounds gorgeous! I think I will need a compact one though. Our little house is pretty full.

It was the emperor owned by Tommy that I was describing since I saw it on his list.

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Originally Posted by ronaldhanko

Fantastic, Bud, but way, way bigger than anything I have room for.

Thank You Ron!

right, I am 6'4" and I have seen plants like this as tall as myself...

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Originally Posted by fotofashion

Hi Bud: Beautiful Renanthera, I have one bought from Kawamoto also. It still is fairly small, maybe 12" or so but looks good so far.
What I want to know is what is that absolutely beautiful Platycerium behind the orchid.
Thanks
Beverly A.
Woops! Wrote to wrong "Bud". Should be Chatbud.

that's fine...thanks for the visit to my thread anyways....

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Originally Posted by nlm2951

When I went to a show this last weekend, I wanted to have one for a long time, so finally I gave my self a present, not from Kawamoto, he was there, he sold all of them.l got it from another vendor, its about 2', bare roots, she told me to attach it to a wood, no potting mix. Is that ok?

By all means, you can mount this kind of orchid plant and hang it outdoors. Your environment has high humidity all year ....just put it indoors if there is a threat of frost....you don't want this plant in any temperature below 40F

[nlm2951]

Full sun?

[Bud]

You may gradually adapt this plant to full sun or you might burn the leaves. Make sure you know how your plant grew on the seller's environment, you may also ask then for some tips. With Kawamoto Orchids they are in shaded bright light and my plant was from the father's private collection and it was exposed to direct sunlight so in the summer I gradually introduce it to direct sun out on the fire escape but in winter I let it inside the south facing window.

[Bud]

This orchid plant have grown, added five leaves that made it taller by another 5 inches with more robust roots ....this blooming cycle it gave me bigger flowers with vivid colors, more branching of the spike totaling to 78 flowers. I will take more pictures when all of the flowers have opened since most of the tips are still in bud or in the act of opening.

[nlm2951]

I have noticed that some of leaves are turning yellow, I water every day, the heat here is very bad, your is beautiful and leaves are green and nice.

[RosieC]

Really lovely!

[Bud]

Originally Posted by nlm2951

I have noticed that some of leaves are turning yellow, I water every day, the heat here is very bad, your is beautiful and leaves are green and nice.

Thanks for the visit!!!!

Spray the roots with hydrogen peroxide or brown listerine to rule out fungi or bacteria. You have high heat and humidity that harbors infestation. The plant is using the energy reserves of the lower leaves because the roots fail to gather nutrients. There is something going on with the roots failing to provide for the plant. Soak the roots first in soapy water for five minutes before you apply remedy to prepare the spongy layer of the roots to absorb well.

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Really lovely!

Thank You kindly, Rosie !!!!

[WhiteRabbit]

Wow! Fabulous!

[Bud]

Thank You, Sonya !