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Oh wow! That is going to be spectacular. Congratulations. Don't be in a rush to stake. Likely the spike will present well all by itself - and will build the strength to support the flowers if left to its own devices. Any "guiding" should be only if really needed.
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Thanks - I'm excited for the blooms! I'm rather clumsy and I worry that I'm going to knock things down when I'm watering. We'll see!
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You.are.in for a real treat. The hype will be justified when it blooms.
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already makes me want one too.
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Imma grab some popcorn and join this watch party!
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Thanks. I'm excited to see this thing in all its glory...!
This rothschildianum seems to be a moderate grower, making 2 leaves a year. I got this one 2 years ago. It's been pretty care free. Philippinese is an even faster grower, making alot of new growths but hasnt bloomed. And then theres sanderianum... I think its made half a leaf in two years...............:roll: I think the spike watch party for that one will be in 20 years... |
Right?!? Why are they so darned slow?!? Patience is one thing… some of these are just ridiculous.
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That's what multifloral Paphs do If you get a seedling, you'd better be young.
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That's going to be an incredible show!!
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Indeed. A perfect example of why I won't be adding any new to my collection.
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These threads kill me! I've had a plant in spike for three months and the wait is agonizing! Now I have to watch this too.
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I was wondering what plants to get this year, I guess now is the time to invest in multiflorals! Thanks for helping narrowing the choice down :biggrin: |
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This is one of the most pleasurable posts I have monitored in a long time....but I think this wait may very well give me an aneurism
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Wow that is fascinating and beautiful from the very beginning! That spike 'fan' is really unexpected and amazing. I don't have Paphs but after this post I can definitely see the allure! Multiflorals are really stunning...
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It's still opening up but I didn't realize how large the blooms are. Mines at 9.5 in (24 cm) at the moment. I was reading that it could get up to 40 cm?? wow. That certainly would be astonishing!
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Astonishing would be the correct word for.a Roth bud opening. Enjoy it!
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well I probably should have staked it since it came out a little wonky... next time!
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It could still straighten itself out. Or you can gently move the long part of the spike to more vertical. But gently... we don't even want to think about what could happen with a false move...
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Definitely... let it do its thing this time. Can hardly wait to see it!
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I've been updating the original post - the fourth bud just opened up. Fifth one is coming up... and the sixth one may be a dud.
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Ahhh... missed that, sorry! I think the presentation is actually nice... problem with staking too early is that the buds start out leaning over and then straighten out, so in staking important not to distort the positioning by doing too much, I think it's pretty outstanding!
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I didn't realize you added pics to the original post. Your Roth is stunning. The most flowers I've ever gotten is 4, I'm jealous!
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Oh Wowza! That is just magnificent!
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Wow!!!! Really cool.
And I showed my husband, who thought it was awesome. I believe that means I'm allowed to buy one, right? |
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Very nice!! 5 blooms is pretty good.
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