Aerangis luteoalba var rhodostica (Project 4 - Summer 2007)

[Becca]

Hi D! I will have to look at it again...I haven't placed my order yet because I am so torn on what TC to get....lol. You should post some pictures of it!

[quiltergal]

Originally Posted by rsfrid

Regarding spikes for those of us (3 so far) that have the, mine are progressing greatly. They have turned out into the terrarium as I would have hoped and are now approx twice as long as when I received the plant.

I checked mine last night and it appears as though it has grown about an eighth of an inch since I got it. I suppose that is roughly double the size it was when I got it. I don't think you have to worry about me being much of a challenge in blooming first Ross. Mine is way behind yours and DasEmpress.

[Dorothy]

Here they are .. the lil' darlings ..

No spike on my Aerangis and the Eurychone rothschildiana is in a 4 inch basket with 3 buds!
They arrived safe and sound and are healthy little buggers
I hope I can keep them happy and alive
Parkside's packing is impecable.
Their instructions were very clear to handle the Eurychone with care and not to tear off the blooms while unpacking - I followed every word
They charged me $12 for Pack/Handle and $6.50 for Ins/Ship. I guess it's all relative to the size of the plants you order. I still would say it's on the high side. I did receive it very quickly. I ordered on Saturday to which I received an email saying they would be sending it out early this week - Shipping date was Aug 14th and I received by the evening of Aug 15th (DHL)

Take a look Becca - The Eurychone is next to the 2.5 inch pot of the Aerangis - The Eury's leaf span is not more than a few inches.

[Pinkcat]

Here's a picture of my little guy. He doesn't seem as robust as the others, maybe I should have chosen potted...

[cb977]

Very cute, D

Ami, the size is right but I'm not sure what the spots are all about

Any opinions out there?

[Dorothy]

Ami - from what I can see - the roots look strong and healthy and I think I see a leaf growing from the center - I don't know what the spots are - I would email Parkside to find out.

I can't believe how small the Aerangis plants are. They are so cute

[Ross]

I agree with Susanne and Dot. Not sure on the spots, but I would check it out. Mine has 7 leaves, no spots and 2 spikes getting bigger by the day. But I took the advice of this site Susanne recommended Aerangis lueto-alba var rhodosticta - in Wardian case and have it mounted (hung) just level with the Haraella but below the Dendrobium aberrans where it gets misted 3-4 times per day and dunked in MSU mix once each day. Approx 92-93% humidity except at night where it drops to 70's.

[khill]

I received my plants today from Parkside. Wow--what great packing and nice plants. L to R: Aerangis rhodosticta -- TC's -- Phal. hieroglyphica, and Den. aggregatum. The Aerangis appears to not have a spike. The poor quality close up shows what I believe to be a new root. They charged me $12.00 pack/handling and $8.25 for insure/shipping. I really didn't think that was bad considering they sent it out Tuesday and I received it today in perfect condition.

[quiltergal]

Ami the spots do look weird. I'd call Parkside. Even with a discount these little guys weren't cheap. Mine had no spots.

I've been watering mine twice a week with distilled water. Tom let me know ahead of time they were very sensitive to poor water quality. Mine is potted in sphag so I wait until the sphag feels a little crunch on top. So far so good.

I think my Laelia has blasted it's buds. I'm really disappointed. Could be it really needs to be repotted. The roots are crawling out of the pot. I have been misting the root zone every morning in addition to my weekly "big water".

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[Pinkcat]

I emailed them about the spots. They said the Aerangis came in like that and that it often happens on the older leaves. They told me to cut it off if it spread, but it only has 3 leaves to begin with. I guess I am just not having the best luck this month... I guess it will be OK.
Does anyone else notice spots on their leaves?