Renanthera Kalsom 'Red Dragon'

[Bud]

Originally Posted by tryingtoflower

Thanks for all the great info. I purchased one from Kawamoto as a seedling three years ago. it's been a challenge but with some tips on maintaining humidity it's growing new leaves and roots. Hopefully blooming next year.

Right, it will bloom on its 4th year....just maintain high humidity and bright light....feed it and water it all year round....this is a very forgiving hybrid

[Jenascrich]

I recently picked up the red dragon from Kawamoto at Redlands orchid festival. I have hot and humid conditions. I currently have it in just bark. Does anyone think that due to my conditions, I should hang it bare root, like a vanda? Watering is not an issue as I have to water the Vandas frequently anyway. The reason I ask is that when I reported it, it was very wet at the bottom of the roots and there was some browning. However, that could be because they doused them before leaving for the festival.

Thank you for any assistance,
Jen

[flexdc]

Originally Posted by Jenascrich

I recently picked up the red dragon from Kawamoto at Redlands orchid festival. I have hot and humid conditions. I currently have it in just bark. Does anyone think that due to my conditions, I should hang it bare root, like a vanda? Watering is not an issue as I have to water the Vandas frequently anyway. The reason I ask is that when I reported it, it was very wet at the bottom of the roots and there was some browning. However, that could be because they doused them before leaving for the festival.

Thank you for any assistance,
Jen

I would grow them bare root in South Florida. I also grow Renanthera the same way I grow my Vandas (in Pebbles and Sphagnum) and that is just the right moisture level in dry Southern California.

There are several things you need to consider: First, what kind of pots is it in? Second, how deteriorated is the bark. Also if you are concerned about rotting in the medium, you can just toss out some bark and leave the plant in the pot to let more circulation into the root system.
Most Vanda type orchids do not like to be disturbed in the roots.

Here is a picture of one of mine currently in bloom.



Thanks
Andrew

[Jenascrich]

Originally Posted by flexdc

I would grow them bare root in South Florida. I also grow Renanthera the same way I grow my Vandas (in Pebbles and Sphagnum) and that is just the right moisture level in dry Southern California.



There are several things you need to consider: First, what kind of pots is it in? Second, how deteriorated is the bark. Also if you are concerned about rotting in the medium, you can just toss out some bark and leave the plant in the pot to let more circulation into the root system.

Most Vanda type orchids do not like to be disturbed in the roots.



Here is a picture of one of mine currently in bloom.







Thanks

Andrew

I am going to take the bark out completely and try growing it bare root like I do my Vandas.

Thank you so much and the bloom is beautiful.


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[No-Pro-mwa]

Wow that's to die for.

[Tindomul]

Amazing colour. WOw.