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Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-15-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,134
Posted By aroideana
Dove in a basket !

Here this orchid is called a Dove Orchid , suppose crumenatum is a bit of a mouthfull .
This is a pic I took a few days ago of Brians clump growing in a basket fern . This grew on the base of a...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-15-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,828
Posted By aroideana
Stems are long and thin , with narrow dark green...

Stems are long and thin , with narrow dark green leaves.
So maybe Mauro has pointed me in the right direction by suggesting Den fimbruiatum.. thank you .
Forum: Maxillaria Alliance 10-15-2007, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,531
Posted By aroideana
Always liked these species , after nearly being...

Always liked these species , after nearly being knocked out by the coconut fragrance of M.tenuifolia , this one must get put on the mile long list as well . Are many more of these fragrant ?
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-15-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,088
Posted By aroideana
Cool Dendrobium smilliae in habitat ,

Could not get my usual car park in town today , so parked in a side street at the back of the pub. I'm never in a rush , and stopped to look at all the birds up in one of the large Ficus trees around...
Forum: Identification Forum 10-15-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,828
Posted By aroideana
ID confirmation, is it Dendrobium chrysotoxum

:D After the great help with one of my neighbour Brians orchid ID's , I am asking again . But this time I think I know what it is .. BUT I am no expert :_(
He has several plants of this spread...
Forum: Dendrobium Alliance 10-14-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,134
Posted By aroideana
YEs short lived , but when you have massive...

YEs short lived , but when you have massive clumps of them , its easy to catch a glimpse of plenty of blooms .
Very common around here , even seeding and spreading into some areas of the rainforest .
Forum: Identification Forum 10-01-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By aroideana
thanks very much .

I really appreciate the swift helpfull responses to my question :cheer: Went and told Brian the good news yesterday , and now he has pointed out a few more nice loking species that I must identify...
Forum: Identification Forum 09-24-2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By aroideana
Species Den' .. please assist .

This is flowering on a neighbours citrus tree now , along with countless soft canes and our local native Cymbidium . He would love to find the name again , :scratchhead: just forgotten :blushing: ...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-10-2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,725
Posted By aroideana
Damian , your bulb may be a Dracunculus , a real...

Damian , your bulb may be a Dracunculus , a real Mediteranian plant , not easy for me to grow .
I hope there are a few more Aussies on this forum , Orchids aew so widely grown here , and so many...
Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-10-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,725
Posted By aroideana
I grow mainly broms and aroids , just planted a...

I grow mainly broms and aroids , just planted a few Cordylines and a Dracontium prancei today inbetween showers . Dracontiums are very unusual tuberous aroids from Central & South America , they have...
Forum: Hybrids 03-15-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,225
Posted By aroideana
oops

messed up there somewhere , here is the pic.
sensational flower , it lasted for ages .
Forum: Hybrids 03-15-2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,225
Posted By aroideana
Phal. Everspring King Fong Ping

The splash hybrids look pretty special .:biggrin:
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 03-13-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,906
Posted By aroideana
Well that will not be a problem here , last month...

Well that will not be a problem here , last month the average rainfall was 50mm a day .
Forum: Bulbophyllum Alliance 03-12-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,906
Posted By aroideana
Bulbo. lobbii

Like this one ,has a large flower .
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-25-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,463
Posted By aroideana
When we had shows at our local hall , several...

When we had shows at our local hall , several other local Orchid clubs were invited , and the night before the show was spent putting up all the club displays . Often there would be 5 or 6 other...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-19-2007, 12:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By aroideana
Anth. Anaconda is one of the improved hybrids...

Anth. Anaconda is one of the improved hybrids coming out of the Netherlands , a mate of mine gets flats of these and grows them on for the cut flowers and sale of plants as well . There is 2 forms ,...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-18-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By aroideana
Gallery

I just posted some of the different Bromeliads I grow , made an album for them .
Tried to set up the gallery link in my signature yesterday , lets see if I did it right .
YES it worked ..enjoy ,...
Forum: Members' Displays 02-15-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,421
Posted By aroideana
Here is a close up of the flowers . The tree...

Here is a close up of the flowers .
The tree is a 'Star Apple' Chrysophyllum cainito it has wonderful rough bark that is perfect for mounting epiphytes . Many ferns germinate naturally , like...
Forum: Members' Displays 02-15-2007, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,421
Posted By aroideana
oh the attachment size allowed is so tiny , bad...

oh the attachment size allowed is so tiny , bad luck
Forum: Members' Displays 02-15-2007, 04:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,421
Posted By aroideana
au naturale

Den moschatum is a very vigorous species . This is about 5 years growth from a few keikis put on a tree . :drool:
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-12-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By aroideana
Yes I often visit the Aroid forum on GW , it was...

Yes I often visit the Aroid forum on GW , it was the link to your picture of Anth. gracile that brought me to this site , thanks :biggrin:
'up top down under' refers to Queenslands position above...
Forum: Connoisseur's corner 02-12-2007, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,402
Posted By aroideana
Marty , I must agree with you , the best tasting...

Marty , I must agree with you , the best tasting tea is Sri-Lankan , a mates father was a pilot for the national airline there , and often bought over a little tea chest with loose black tea mmmmm...
Forum: Cymbidium Alliance 02-12-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,988
Posted By aroideana
It grows very well up here in wet tropical...

It grows very well up here in wet tropical conditions .
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 02-12-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By aroideana
gidday , from up top down under

Hi , I have gradually shifted from cold Melbourne Victoria , right up to tropical North Queensland just so I can grow exotic tropical plants . I am sort of doing it alphabetical ; Aroids , Bromeliads...
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