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C. dowiana aurea
This one topped my "bucket list" of orchids. He's looking a little more "Rosita" than "aurea" this year, which I really like. I have had him for four years and this is the most flowers per spike yet - five. It is incredibly fragrant; sadly the flowers only last about two weeks, but a glorious two weeks it is!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bb654cbe_k.jpgIMG_20190529_114712473 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dce4e0f4_k.jpgIMG_20190529_114705167 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...42e9ce45_k.jpgIMG_20190529_114627019 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr |
Amazing!
Is dowiana harder to bloom than other unifoliates? I have 5 or 6 in different stages and I so look forward to these type of blooms! |
I think dowiana has a reputation of being intolerant of wet conditions in the winter. I also heard that you have to be careful about repotting, but I have never grown one myself.
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Beautiful! Is this from H&R or EOoM?
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I got it from Ben Oliveros of Orchid Eros here on the Big Island. I can't believe I have kept it going for four years. I have another Rosita that did not bloom this year that I got from Kawamoto several years ago.
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Very nice! I have been thinking of getting one myself and I probably will now, despite my preference for smaller plants. Mine is going to be mounted!
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Stunning blooms! I'm still new to growing cattleyas but it's going on my wishlist for sure.
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Awesome
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