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Ancistrochilus rothschildanus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ron-NY, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. Feb 24, 2009 #1
    Ron-NY

    Ron-NY New Member

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    This is an African species from equatorial west Africa.
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  2. Feb 24, 2009 #2
    Mary Jane

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    Well now, isn't that interesting. Cool, Ron.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2009 #3
    Eddie729

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    Nice color on.that clone.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2009 #4
    Jean

    Jean whatever

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    Nice color and I also like that bulb!
     
  5. Feb 24, 2009 #5
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    Nice Ron. Someday I will try this species.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2009 #6
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    That is a wonderful African species. Nicely done, Ron.
     
  7. Feb 24, 2009 #7
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    Nice Ron....mine are all a few years from being blooming sized
     
  8. Feb 24, 2009 #8
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    That's great!
    Does it really smell like fish?
     
  9. Feb 24, 2009 #9
    Marni

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    I so wish I could grow this. Thanks for posting. At least I can dream.
     
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    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    How do you grow this, Ron?
     
  11. Feb 24, 2009 #11
    Ron-NY

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    I am growing it in Sphag in a shallow Bonsai pan. Eastern exposure, (bright shade, morning sun). I decrease the water in the winter but I do not allow it to go dry. I fertilize when in active growth. There was no real fragrance this am but have not tried smelling it at other times of the day. Intermediate temps and good air circulation
     
  12. Feb 27, 2009 #12
    piotrm

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    Very nice.

    I think I have it somewhere if it still alive after winter,.. have to check when come back to home.
     
  13. Feb 27, 2009 #13
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    There's an orchid Marni can't grow!!?? :eek:

    I just got one from H&R and it has either spikes or new growths starting! woohoo!

    A. thompsonianus is also starting spikes. :D

    It is a truly great Genus.
     
  14. Mar 12, 2009 #14
    Ron-NY

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    updated photo

    With the second flower open, I was able to get a pic showing the labellum properly
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