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Cycnoches peruviana

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by nikkik, Aug 30, 2014.

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    nikkik Active Member

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    The flower just opened today. 2014083095162808.jpg
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    That is fantastic!
     
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    Beautiful!
     
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    Thank you so much for the kind words, Marni and catsma!
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I've not tried this genus since a sad experience years ago. So I am impressed with people who manage to do it. There are some really wonderful species.
     
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    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    nikki, that is a wonderful flower. How large does this plant get?
     
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    I'm sorry you had a sad experience with these plants. I really like the flowers but the best part of the genus is the rest I get in the winter. It lightens my load because I water my plants by hand.

    Plus, it's exciting for me when I start to see next season's growth start poking through in late winter/early spring, it signals the start of warmer weather!

    I also tend to be a careful observer of my plants, so I appreciate this genus because, like the seasons, this plant is always changing: leaves, no leaves, new growth, new roots and blooms.

    In a few seasons when the plant is bigger, I will happily give you a division, so you can try again, if you'd like.
     
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    Thank you, Kelly! Right now my plant is on it's second blooming and the entire plant is about 6 inches tall. When it looses it's leaves the p.bulbs will be 2.5 inches tall. This is one of the smaller plants in this genus.
     
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    I may be ready to give them another try. I saw an incredible variety some years back when I was in Brazil. There was a show that had a large bench of them and I was reminded then how fascinating they were.