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Ancistrochilus thomsonianus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by mrbreeze, Apr 20, 2011.

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  1. Apr 20, 2011 #1
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    This year's bloom is either the best or second best ever. Can someone look up the award info for this species? It'll have a crapload of open flowers in a few days.
    Angraecum linearifolium 012.jpg Angraecum linearifolium 014.jpg Angraecum linearifolium 015.jpg
     
  2. Apr 20, 2011 #2
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    SWEET...this one is really rare in cultivation, I think. If a piece happens to fall off randomly... Also shallow tupperware = ingenious. Going to repot my rothschildianus in one of those.
     
  3. Apr 20, 2011 #3
    T. migratoris

    T. migratoris Active Member

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    You need something I have, I'm certain of it. I just need to figure out what it is.

    Need a dog? How 'bout a 17-year old daughter with an attitude?
     
  4. Apr 20, 2011 #4
    Aceetobe

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    3 CCMs
    1 in 1977 with 29 flowers, 1 in 1991 with 187 flowers and buds, 1 in 1992 with 59 flowers and buds.

    So you're still a probably a decade of good culture away from a CCM, but an amazing job regardless.
     
  5. Apr 20, 2011 #5
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    I still want a couple of pieces of this.
    Nicely done!
     
  6. Apr 20, 2011 #6
    mrbreeze

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    Hmmm, well I could definitely give 1977 a run for its money! :D

    On a good blooming year, each mature bulb can make two or even three spikes with multiple flowers. Unfortunately all the bulbs are rarely in synch. Right now there are a few bulbs with little one inch spikes growing.

    Robin, can that daughter cook squirrel? I might take you up on that offer in another year or so. ;)

    And while it really screws up my trade potential, I will mention that I selfed this plant last year and Troy has already sent me two flasks worth of seedlings. I assume he is or will be selling what's left. Seedlings do take a damn long time to get to blooming size. But once they do, they bloom every year and quickly form a large clump.

    Oh and Calvin, I use a layer of LECA under sphag in the tupperware, some holes in the bottom, and semi regular drenchings. The same technique works like a charm with A. roth as well.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2011 #7
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    So impressive! :clap:
     
  8. Apr 20, 2011 #8
    Mary Jane

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    Nice. Mr B. Very nice.
     
  9. Apr 20, 2011 #9
    Dale

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    Nice bloom!
     
  10. Apr 20, 2011 #10
    Tom-DE

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    You should send it to me and it is legal...:poke:
     
  11. Apr 20, 2011 #11
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Touche! :clap: ...but don't forget the Detroit border crossing, my friend hehe
     
  12. Apr 20, 2011 #12
    gnathaniel

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    Wow, that is truly spectacular! If I were you I'd take it for judging anyway, who knows, maybe the flowers are 2 mm bigger or the color just a little bit stronger than other clones, could get an HCC or AM even if not a CCM. Then you can get even better stuff from all the poor thomsonianus-less suckers here with their hands out... :cool:

    Speaking of which, you got plans for any of those backbulbs? :D
     
  13. Apr 20, 2011 #13
    Marni

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    Great growing! And thanks for the cultural tip. And I just checked the flask standing on Troy's sight. I'm number 5. Yeah!
     
  14. Apr 20, 2011 #14
    Marni

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    How much light is it getting?
     
  15. Apr 20, 2011 #15
    mrbreeze

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    I would say medium light. Phal-type light. Hard to quantify with artificials.
     
  16. Apr 20, 2011 #16
    Marni

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    Thanks.