Phrag Nitidissimum - Orchid Board

Wendy · #1 02-19-2007, 09:29 PM

Phrag Nitidissimum is caudatum x Conchiferum. Grown intermediate and under bright light. Potted in CHC, sphagnum and perlite. The petals on the first flower are already 13" and still growing. I got this one just over three years ago...first blooming for me.

Tindomul · #2 02-19-2007, 10:06 PM

Wow! Nice photo! Gorgeous Phrag! Thanks for sharing.

phragguy · #3 02-20-2007, 08:42 AM

Very nice Wendy. I have been waiting to see this remade.

Gin · #4 02-20-2007, 10:30 AM

I love it

Thanks for sharing ! Gin

Barbara · #5 02-20-2007, 02:05 PM

Oh I like it...my phrag wish list is getting longer and longer. I must try your growing media in the future to, nice growing!

Oscarman · #6 02-20-2007, 05:53 PM

Nice one Wendy, did you miss your calling as a photographer??

What proportions of CHC, moss and perlite do you use. I assume you are using large size perlite (sponge rock)?

Wendy · #7 02-20-2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks.

Actually my photos are very hit and miss. I only have a crappy point and shoot that manages to catch a good shot once in awhile. Nothing to do with me...I'm clueless about photography.

The mix is mostly CHC with a handful of sphagnum and a couple more of large perlite. You know...a pinch of this and a shake of that.

Growing in a house (lower humidity) i find it beneficial to add a bit of moss to help retain moisture a bit longer.

Oscarman · #8 04-14-2010, 01:49 AM

Hi Wendy, is this the ‘Wilhemina Laarman’ clone that was awarded an FCC/AOS?

dounoharm · #9 04-14-2010, 09:53 AM

what a gorgeous flower! you did an excellent job blooming it too, nice nice nice!!!

Shirley · #10 04-14-2010, 10:16 PM

Beautiful phrag, Wendy and nice growing! I have a young cross of Nitidissimum and popowii "Hong Yantse' and can hardly wait for it to bloom, probably a couple more years.