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Jeff214 02-19-2022 11:31 PM

Paph rothschildianum spike watch...
 
I'm happy to see my first spike on a multifloral type. Since I've never seen one in person... I'm not sure what all the hype is with rothschildianum but I'm excited to find out soon... :)

So far... it looks like a terrifying tulip.

Now when to stake it... and I wonder how tall the spike can get. I don't have much headspace in my indoor growing area under the lights...

One bract...
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Two bracts...
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Five bracts...
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Starting to move up...
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swaying around...
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maybe there are six buds in there...? peculiar looking thing...
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That's one thick spike...

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I spot a sixth bud...

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buds are starting to enlarge...
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The spike is taking a weird turn... it's so stiff I can't bend it back... hmmmm what to do.

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The tilt is irreversible...

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Buds are enlarging...

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Buds continuing to enlarge and emerging out of the bracts. Starting too look like an egg of some alien species...

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Spike is suddenly elongating and straightening up.

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it's opening...

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there's an alien inside... bumped up the contrast on this one to see the insides...

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tentacle time!

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first bud opening up...

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It's still opening and unwinding...

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getting crowded...

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Roberta 02-19-2022 11:37 PM

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.

Jeff214 02-19-2022 11:44 PM

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!

billc 02-20-2022 06:24 AM

You.are.in for a real treat. The hype will be justified when it blooms.

Bill

Shadeflower 02-20-2022 07:55 AM

already makes me want one too.

WaterWitchin 02-20-2022 10:00 AM

Imma grab some popcorn and join this watch party!

Jeff214 02-20-2022 03:54 PM

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...

WaterWitchin 02-20-2022 04:45 PM

Right?!? Why are they so darned slow?!? Patience is one thing… some of these are just ridiculous.

Roberta 02-20-2022 05:19 PM

That's what multifloral Paphs do If you get a seedling, you'd better be young.

Mr.Fakename 02-21-2022 04:46 AM

That's going to be an incredible show!!


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