Angraecum didieri second blossoming - Page 2 - Orchid Board

Swamper · #11 10-08-2008, 10:23 PM

That's beautiful Ross. Maybe it's just me but it looks a little like a Ghost. Nice growing I'd like to try that some time. Is the escent all day? Or is it mainly in the day? or like the ghost...at night???

Marissa · #12 10-08-2008, 11:00 PM

Another one on my wishlist now. There is an upcoming Orchid show this month and hopefully one of the vendors that specializes in species have it.

dgenovese1 · #13 10-09-2008, 01:11 AM

Hey Ross....I think those blooms are beautiful!

Thanks for sharing them with us.

I bought two Angraecum plants at the WOC last January, Angcm. leonis and Angcm. Crestwood, and am still waiting for blooms. I'm thinking that they may be ready next year.

Seeing your plant here gives me encouragement.

I've got mine growing in a mixture of alaflor, coconut husk, charcoal and spongerock. I water them almost daily and fertilize them weekly. They've more than doubled in size since January, so I know that I'm doing something right. . Can you give me any tips to improve upon my cultural techniques...just in case I'm off on something. Thanks!

Ross · #14 10-09-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by dgenovese1

. Can you give me any tips to improve upon my cultural techniques...just in case I'm off on something. Thanks!

It sounds like you're doing OK. Just be patient. How's your humidity? Some Angraecoides just take a while before they bloom, others not so long.

Ross · #15 10-09-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Swamper

Is the escent all day? Or is it mainly in the day? or like the ghost...at night???

Fragrant at night after lights go out, but some fragrance lingers in the tank in the early morning.

Tindomul · #16 10-10-2008, 12:36 AM

Beautiful! Im sooo jealous.

dgenovese1 · #17 10-10-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

It sounds like you're doing OK. Just be patient. How's your humidity? Some Angraecoides just take a while before they bloom, others not so long.

Thanks Ross...the humidity in my shade house is usually around 85%, plus or minus, with lots of air movement. A few days in the winter it may drop some when we get cooler, dry winds from the north...maybe to 60% for short periods.

From what you've said, it seems like I just need to add a little patience to the mix.

Don Perusse · #18 10-10-2008, 07:26 PM

She is a lovely little thing. I think minis are just wonderful but too time comsuming for me. Great pics. thanks for the view.