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A couple of reblooms...

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by newbud, Dec 10, 2012.

  1. Dec 10, 2012 #1
    newbud

    newbud Active Member

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    As a new one to orchids it makes me feel good when I rebloom a plant. Makes me feel like I'm doing something right. Although I have read enough to realize orchids don't die fast, usually. I'm always encouraged when I see new growth continuing and the plant looks healthy. These two do, so far.
    First is Maxillaria variabilis 'Black Eyed Susan' and the other is my Bulb. pulchellum. I was just researching the name for spelling and there are so many different looking B. pulchellum and pulchrim's that I'm not 100% of this one but the species is close enough that's for sure. What do you all think it is?

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  2. Dec 14, 2012 #2
    newbud

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    Does anyone have an opinion or know this plant. On ebay I found a very similar looking plant called Bulbophyllum makoyanum and it looks more like mine than the pics of B. pulchellum. Anyone have either of these plants?
     
  3. Dec 16, 2012 #3
    ZWUM

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    It's hard to tell whether or not you have B. puchellum, a species similar to it or a hybrid.

    Here's a description for B. puchellum pulled from another forum.

    Up to 10 flowers in a drooping fan. Sepals and petals pale yellowish , densely spotted red, lip purple with a yellow tip. Dorsal sepal hooded with edges finely fringed. Lateral sepals about 1.3cm long, 2.5mm wide, widening slightly from the base to a point beyond the middle, their upper edges joined from near the base to the apex, the ends shortly bluntly pointed curved backwards slightly. Petals a little shorter, gradually narrowed to a long pointed tip.

    The plant you saw on eBay that looks similar to your plant is a hybrid. It's commonly sold as makyoanum but I think it's actually the hybrid named Bulb. Daisy Chain.

    Hope that helps!
     
  4. Dec 18, 2012 #4
    goods

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    Congrats on getting some reblooms! That's always an excellant feeling when you rebloom a plant for the first time.

    I love that dark form of variabilis! The Bulbos that look like this seem to be a taxonomic nightmare. It seems that there are a few species that look very similar, plus throw in hybrids like Daisy Chain and you have a real mess. You definitely don't have B. makoyanum. The individual flowers on that one are much more cylindrical with space between each one on the umbel.
     
  5. Dec 18, 2012 #5
    newbud

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    Thanks Zwum and goods: I ordered the B. makoyanum just to compare. It was only 10 bucks to I thought what the heck. I also got my B. ambrosia to bloom today with 2 more on the way. I posted in another thread. Take Care
     
  6. Dec 19, 2012 #6
    Paul Mc

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    Congrats on the blooms!
     
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