Spring 2012 project- PLANT SUGGESTIONS

[NatalieS]

I would also be happy to put the Lycaste aromatica on the list. I've never seen one in real life, but from the pics it still looks like a compact grower as well as being deciduous.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Wynn Dee13

This is my first project so, I was wondering when do we start voting?

It depends, some projects it's after a few weeks, others after almost 2 months. Since I will be away and internetless from April 5th to 11th, I was thinking of holding the first poll over that period, then I check out the availability of the favorites, and then set up the final poll within a week after the first. Aside from me being away, it's difficult to do it earlier since Canadians may be unable to order still.

[Wynn Dee13]

Thanks for the info Camille!

[Rowangreen]

Re the Lycaste: the specimen I saw last weekend the bulbs would probably have all fitted in my cupped hands. However on the mystery young Lycaste I've got the leaves are out of proportion. I think we might be going up to large phal or cambria size with the leaves? The smell is amazing though, and it definitely would pay for the space it takes on that! I'd suggest we include it, and let it go to the vote.

Sorry for the slip on the Maxilaria prices. I knew the Shunkeana was high, but I had a feeling people would be interested. The others I think I forgot the limit and started doing currency conversions: 20 GBP = 23.9 EU = 31.6838 USD = 31.6727 CAD tonight apparently... Yes, you lot in the US get orchids cheap *G*

I did go through all the listed Canadian and US sites (though not all the EU ones) so we'll be lucky to get lower prices over there I would really like to see Picta on the list myself: love the way it has the wild patterns on the outside of the flowers and I think I read somewhere it has a creamy vanilla smell.

[shadytrake]

Hi all,

I'm late to the party and I love Den. lindleyi (aka aggregatum) however it does get big eventually.

Here is a picture of my specimen in the making plant.

It is a wonderful plant to grow and I recommend it to anyone's collection but to get it to bloom it does require a good winter rest with cool temps and then heavy watering (on a mount) with fertilizer as soon as it starts to throw growth in late winter/early spring.

I'm all for it for the project, but just want you to see how big it will get eventually. This mount is 5' tall and the plant is 1 1/2' wide x 2' tallish maybe bigger now.

It does take a long time for it to get that big but it does.

[shadytrake]

Bulbophyllum lasiochilum is a very cute strawberry smelling orchid.

SBOE has it for $17.50.

I haven't checked internationally yet. With so many bulbos out there, we should try to add a few of the non-smelly.

This one runs on the warm side of Intermediate but mine frequently gets down to the 50s in the GH during winter so it should be okay. It is cute for a bulbo.

Bulbophyllum lasiochilum at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by shadytrake

Hi all,

I'm late to the party and I love Den. lindleyi (aka aggregatum) however it does get big eventually.

Here is a picture of my specimen in the making plant.

It is a wonderful plant to grow and I recommend it to anyone's collection but to get it to bloom it does require a good winter rest with cool temps and then heavy watering (on a mount) with fertilizer as soon as it starts to throw growth in late winter/early spring.

I'm all for it for the project, but just want you to see how big it will get eventually. This mount is 5' tall and the plant is 1 1/2' wide x 2' tallish maybe bigger now.

It does take a long time for it to get that big but it does.

Thanks for the info! What 'worries' me the most is actually the temp requirements. On the one hand Bob tells me that they only need a dry rest (though I don't know if this is from personal experience) and you say cool dry rest. Cool dry rest is what I've read about/heard. Temps are going to be more of an issue for people than size, I for one know that I can't provide cool temps in the winter (I live in a small apartment).

[silken]

Another one to add to the list Prosthechea cochleata (Enc. cochleata, cockleshell orchid). It is scented, Baker's say one of the easiest orchids to grow and seems to be intermediate and very flexible in temp. range. Oh, and flowers are long lasting. $30.00 for flowering size at Paramount. Species

Prices starting at $25.00 at SBO I didn't see it at Andy's but shouldnt be too hard to find. Encyclia cochleata at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

IOSPE PHOTOS

[nenella]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Thanks for the info! What 'worries' me the most is actually the temp requirements. On the one hand Bob tells me that they only need a dry rest (though I don't know if this is from personal experience) and you say cool dry rest. Cool dry rest is what I've read about/heard. Temps are going to be more of an issue for people than size, I for one know that I can't provide cool temps in the winter (I live in a small apartment).

I agree with Camille's 'worry' about temps.
I have had a couple of Dendrobiums for years which have not bloomed or very little. One an 'ex' 'pierrardi' has never bloomed (it's changed names twice since..) & is finally putting out buds just now ! I reallly believe it is only because we had a very big and abnormally cold spell in Europe for a couple of weeks where I am, where my temps in the house went down to 16°C (We didn't increase the central heating thermostat & Dry rest I have now come to terms with in my conditions); and as far as I know this is not classed as needing colder temps?

So I would be more inclined to vote for a plant which is Intermediate/ hot rather than cold...

But I agree that it is a beauty & thanks for reminding me it exists!

[nenella]

Originally Posted by silken

Another one to add to the list Prosthechea cochleata (Enc. cochleata, cockleshell orchid). It is scented, Baker's say one of the easiest orchids to grow and seems to be intermediate and very flexible in temp. range. Oh, and flowers are long lasting. $30.00 for flowering size at Paramount. Species

Prices starting at $25.00 at SBO I didn't see it at Andy's but shouldnt be too hard to find. Encyclia cochleata at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

IOSPE PHOTOS

Very nice! Seems on the 'large' size for this project? but I will try and search if I can find a Eu seller of this.