Rhynchostylis coelestis (Project 10 Warm - Spring 2010) - Page 11 - Orchid Board

Tropicgirl · #**101** 06-25-2010, 02:39 PM

I know it's probably much too late to join but I'd like to share. I bought a R. retusa var. gigantica at the Redlands show in May. I really hadn't planned on this purchase until I saw one in bloom. And since it was only $10 I decided to give it a shot.

It's not the prettiest plant around (by far!) but seems to be recovering. I decided to give it a try in s/h. It's growing new roots but no new leaves yet. I probably won't get any flowers for a few years. I'll get a few new pictures tonight.

This picture was taken the day I bought it (May 14th).

Becca · #**102** 06-25-2010, 03:39 PM

I hope it isn't to late to join! I signed up for the project, but haven't gotten my project plant yet since money has had to go towards other things. I still plan on getting mine soon and joining everyone in this project. I was able to get one of the other project plants at the time the projects started.

Izzie · #**103** 06-25-2010, 03:41 PM

Good luck Angela and Becca!

Angela- I hope yours does well for you, it doesn't look too bad!

Tropicgirl · #**104** 06-25-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzie

Good luck Angela and Becca!

Angela- I hope yours does well for you, it doesn't look too bad!

Thanks! After looking at everyone else's plants, mine sure does look like the ugly duckling.

Maybe it will grow into that beautiful swan!

Tropicgirl · #**105** 06-26-2010, 02:30 PM

Ok, here is mine potting in s/h. And yes, it's a Starbucks cup! And I tried to get some pics of the roots that you can see thru the sides, sorry they aren't very good. I've lost one leaf since May, not too bad since I thought I would surely have lost them all by now.