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Dockrillia wassellii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by piotrm, Jun 14, 2013.

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  1. piotrm

    piotrm Well-Known Member

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    It need better mount but somehow it manage to flower for me a first time after 3 years with me.

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  2. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Nice job! Mine hasn't yet flowered.
     
  3. Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    If your humidity is decent, you probably don't need a bigger mount..., it will grow just fine even if the roots and growths are just hanging in the air.
     
  4. gnathaniel

    gnathaniel Lurker Supporting Member

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    Very pretty! I've killed a couple of these, not sure why since every other species I've tried in the section is doing fine.
     
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    I love this species! The first time I saw this one was at a local orchid show some years back. the plant was huge, at least 3 feet wide, and completely flush with flowers. I didnt have a camera with me but I will never forget it. while I had been keeping a few orchids already at the time, it was seeing that specimen that inspired me to jump head first into the hobby...

    I should also note that that plant was potted in black cinder. That is how I grow mine and it does well. I've never been able to get a flush bloom though.
     
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    piotrm Well-Known Member

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    thank you spike look even better with time :)

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    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    It's like a fine wine!
     
  8. chrismende

    chrismende Waaaay too many! Supporting Member

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    Mine is blooming for the first time for me- I dunked it overnight in water and a month later it spiked. Guess that tells me something.