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Epidendrum escobarianum

Discussion in 'Wanted' started by KellyW, May 20, 2014.

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  1. May 20, 2014 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Is anyone successfully growing this and willing to trade a cutting or division?
     
  2. May 21, 2014 #2
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Not an easy one for me. That one I got from Ecuagenera last year took a very long time to get established. I still don't like their seedlings, mine still has no markings on the leaves. I am looking for a source for a nice clone as well.
     
  3. May 21, 2014 #3
    Marni

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    The brighter you grow it the darker the markings, though some do just have better markings. I've gotten nice ones from Orquideas del Valle. The are difficult to establish and don't like the roots disturbed once they are established.
     
  4. May 21, 2014 #4
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks Tom and Marni.
    Would you compare it to Epidendrum medusae as far as establishment and growing conditions? I bought an E. medusae cutting at POE last year. I mounted it horizontally on tree fern and it looked great ... until it suddenly died. I was hoping the E. escobarianum might be easier. I really like plants with this type of growth habit.
     
  5. May 21, 2014 #5
    spiro K.

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    Kelly, mine is doing well ,so far,but you're right, it does not like to be disturbed!
     
  6. May 21, 2014 #6
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Spiro, where did you get yours and how long have you had it?
     
  7. May 22, 2014 #7
    spiro K.

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    I got a cutting through a friend , but originally J&L orchids, I'm almost positive.
    I've had it for 3 years now,so it has survived the grueling NY summers so far.
    I presently have it mounted on a piece of cedar, and roots are growing all over it (always a good sign!)
     
  8. May 22, 2014 #8
    Marni

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    Darrin Norton of Mountain Orchids has a very nice clone with dark markings, you might check with him.
     
  9. May 22, 2014 #9
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, Marni.
     
  10. May 22, 2014 #10
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    I just looked it up, wow! I like it I might have to do some searching for it as well!
     
  11. May 28, 2014 #11
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    hm my is rather in shade and very close to humidifier, it seems to have dark marks, and I just think should flower soon... ;-P
     
  12. May 28, 2014 #12
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks, Piotr. I would really like to see a post of it when it blooms :)
     
  13. May 29, 2014 #13
    ZWUM

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    Me too!
     
  14. May 31, 2014 #14
    piotrm

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    I have to admit I am a liar. My clone has only top leaves marked, or maybe they disappeared??

    preview ;-P


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  15. May 31, 2014 #15
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks for the post. Are those buds at the apex of the lower cane?
     
  16. May 31, 2014 #16
    piotrm

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    yes ;-) and they will be in others two as well, just needs more time in others ;-)
     
  17. Jun 1, 2014 #17
    ZWUM

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    Very nice Piotr I'm looking forward to the bloom pics!