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Bulb affine

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Clark, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. Jun 7, 2009 #1
    Clark

    Clark Gator Member

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    A cute little Bulbo flower (not plant) that blooms along the rhizome. Last year all the flowers blasted, but this year I got a few. Think I'm gonna tear the thing apart and remount it as it has gone downhill over the last 3 years.
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  2. Jun 7, 2009 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very rewarding.
     
  3. Jun 7, 2009 #3
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    nice job Clark
     
  4. Jun 7, 2009 #4
    Clark

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    Tom, just hope I can keep it alive.
     
  5. Jun 7, 2009 #5
    Tom_in_PA

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    If I have managed to keep mine alive I am sure you can ;) Now if I could only get mine to flower
     
  6. Jun 7, 2009 #6
    Mary Jane

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    Well done, Clark.
     
  7. Jun 7, 2009 #7
    Clark

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    Tom, you need to dry it out to get it to bloom.
     
  8. Jun 7, 2009 #8
    Ann

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    Nice work, Clark. Those are pretty little flowers!
     
  9. Jun 7, 2009 #9
    Tom-DE

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    Nicely bloomed, Clark.
     
  10. Jun 7, 2009 #10
    Candace

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    Good luck splitting it and keeping it alive. My second one is in bud too.
     
  11. Jun 7, 2009 #11
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    I always look forward to your affine pics Clark. For years mine didnt bloom then last year it rewarded my patience with a massive flush of flowers. Nothing so far this year. Mine is getting pretty massive, let me know if you ever need to replace a a piece of yours.
     
  12. Jun 7, 2009 #12
    Tom_in_PA

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    I let it dry between waterings if that is what you mean Clark?
     
  13. Jun 7, 2009 #13
    Clark

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    Well Tom, after a nice winter cool I usually let it dry between waterings, when spring arrives I water a bit more. Now I'm in a heavy watering phase.
     
  14. Jun 8, 2009 #14
    Tom_in_PA

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    Thanks Clark....I believe I am doing the same routine but will make a note to be sure so hopefully next year it will bloom :)
     
  15. Jun 8, 2009 #15
    Lika[Sweden]

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    I have not flowered mine yet. But is it always a massive flowering like this on B. affine? I've seen several photos that indikates that
     
  16. Jun 8, 2009 #16
    Clark

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    Linda there are 19 flowers this year along 3 rhizomes. That works out to be about 6 flowers between each pbulb.