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04-14-2023, 11:42 AM
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Amazing plant, Roberta.
I recently acquired a seedling of the hybrid L. flava x L. jongheana and I'm really looking forward to seeing its flowers. Any guess on its culture with that parentage?
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First, thanks to all who enjoyed this!
Thinking about the cross with L. flava... I wonder what the color would be! Maybe even white? Yellow sometimes "cancels" pink/lavender. As for culture, the L flava (C. crispata) might increase the warmth-tolerance. (My L. flava has done better in the GH than when I grew it outside) This one could be very interesting! |
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04-14-2023, 12:55 PM
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why not? sounds like they dont need cold
i love the setup and the plants are exceptional!
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Sadly, Texas is much too hot for them. I've tried.  |
04-14-2023, 04:42 PM
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Sadly, Texas is much too hot for them. I've tried. |
Heat alone may not be the issue... Peter T. Lin (Diamond Orchids) grows these superbly in Inland southern California (Summer highs frequently into triple digits F) But there is at least some night cooling and the overall humidity no doubt lower than Texas, and there's also the fall cool-down and cool winter. So likely the whole combination of factors, and timing, are also important. They'll take heat but not 24/7 I suspect. (His Neos and Sophronitis also thrive, lots of awards... he grows a lot at Sunset Valley Orchids, but these he generally has been growing at home) |
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04-14-2023, 05:05 PM
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Heat alone may not be the issue... Peter T. Lin (Diamond Orchids) grows these superbly in Inland southern California (Summer highs frequently into triple digits F) But there is at least some night cooling and the overall humidity no doubt lower than Texas, and there's also the fall cool-down and cool winter. So likely the whole combination of factors, and timing, are also important. They'll take heat but not 24/7 I suspect. (His Neos and Sophronitis also thrive, lots of awards... he grows a lot at Sunset Valley Orchids, but these he generally has been growing at home)
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That sounds right to me! |
04-14-2023, 05:58 PM
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Alan Koch mentioned Laelia alaorii to our society. He said it's a very low light plant. Read about it in this thread:
Alan Koch: Cattleyas 365, 24/7 June 18 2020 |
04-14-2023, 06:01 PM
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Don't tell mine... grows and blooms in filtered morning sun, fairly bright.
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