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05-09-2015, 11:44 PM
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??? rubescens
I got this as an unbloomed seedling in January 2014. It was originally classified as an Aerides, then it became an Ascocentrum, and now it is supposedly a Vanda!
It bloomed first time three months ago, but the photos I took then were not in focus. Fortunately it has thrown two more spikes, and I got it this time.
The seed pod on the first spike is from a pollination with Asctm christensonianum.
Having had two looks at this species, I would not have objected if the *%#(&! taxonomists had left it in Aerides. I guess I can see why some felt that it should be an Ascocentrum. However, IT AINT a Vanda in my book.
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05-10-2015, 04:56 AM
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This is an ascocentrum species. You have the name correct, and it is now a vanda. As they have decided that its growth habit and culture matches that which classify vanda. Feel free to consider it ascocentrum to differentiate this miniature species.
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05-10-2015, 06:28 PM
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Lovely!
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05-25-2015, 10:04 AM
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So pretty!
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05-25-2015, 02:05 PM
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We need to employ taxonomists, too, you know.  Plant looks great (that root, though)! Please excuse me while I get distracted by the background.  |
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