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Amesiella monticola

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Oct 8, 2013.

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  1. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Fragrant 2.5" flowers on this Philippines species. Looking at other posts of this I noted that good humidity is mentioned. The leaves of this plant are not happy and I think I will try to move it to a more humid area. It is a shame to have beautiful flowers on a sad plant.

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  2. John Klinger

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    I like the clear white in the flower.
     
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    Nice blooms Marni. I have found that humidity makes a difference with this one. Also, I found that like some of my Masdies, it does not like water runoff from other plants.
     
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    Chad, interesting point about the run off.
     
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    I find that this is also the case with my Aerangis species, which by generality, have ugly leaves that are easily flawed. The way I solved it was by placing it as high up as possible with zero runoff and direct air movement from the fan. From there the plants leaves are just about flawless.

    I know what you mean about a sad plant/ bad plant presentation. The leaves can take away from the totality of it.