V.denisoniana in Homestead - Orchid Board

Swamper · #1 10-20-2008, 02:25 PM

Back in Homestead getting lost again.

I read somewhere that these prefer a slightly colder climate but I thought I'd try it anyway. It is possibly one of the parents of my Aerides V.Photisan which I posted here previously. I wish it had more yellow and less green but I think it's still going to be nice. The spots are also not what I was looking for but it'll have to do for now. I'll post more pics when the blooms open fully in a couple of days. Here's some pics.

orchideric · #2 10-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Dear Swamper,

If they require cooler conditions I have't heard. Martin Motes has them on his trees in Homstead (and R.F. probably does too) and they do fine - and have for years.

The unusual thing about V. denisoniana is that it is fragrant at dusk rather than at noon.

Hope that helps, it's a great species, Eric

Swamper · #3 10-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Thanks Eric,I got it at Bonjong orchids and they also have a monster growing that they've had over 15 yrs, but I had read differently so I hesitated till yesterday. I guess Im a slow learner.

Swamper · #4 11-03-2008, 03:53 PM

here's an update on the color, it turned out better than I expected with the yellow to green ratio. BTW it smells great at night.

JennS · #5 11-03-2008, 05:27 PM

What a beauty! I am jealous!!!!

Swamper · #6 11-03-2008, 06:03 PM

You jelous? With all the beautiful vandas you have? I'm trying to keep up with you LOL

JennS · #7 11-03-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamper

You jelous? With all the beautiful vandas you have? I'm trying to keep up with you LOL

I only have like 15 or so...hehehe... I guess it is bad when you lose count. Somehow I just keep aquiring them! LOL. You should see Jackie's vanda house (only one part of her 3 part shadehouse!) she has probably at least 50 + varities.

I do have some seedlings (not really seedlings anymore) that I am willing to trade or give to someone if they ever want to meet for an orchid swap...

Swamper · #8 11-03-2008, 10:25 PM

If I ever get up that way I would definately like to see what you've got and Jackie too maybe have Dave and Susanne, hell lets just have a Fla swap meet

dgenovese1 · #9 11-03-2008, 11:31 PM

Joe,

That is a beautiful denisoniana!

The spots you have there are a sought after feature on this species, as far as collectors and breeders are concerned. It's a great buy if you ask me.

Oh, I have one here in Naples, and have no problems with it growing or blooming!

As for a plant swap, I'm game!

Although right now I only have babies to swap with.

Grandma M · #10 11-04-2008, 10:54 AM

Another blooming beauty.

I am soooo jealous!!!! I really envy you vanda lovers who can just walk in, look the vandas over, and pick whatever you want. That would be a dream come true. I'm sure it would be very hard on my check book if someone let me loose in a vanda greenhouse.

Once a year I can pick out a blooming vanda from a display at our GVOS show. Natt's always had some nice ones, if you can get early.

Marilyn