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Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by piotrm, Aug 17, 2013.

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  1. Aug 17, 2013 #1
    piotrm

    piotrm Well-Known Member

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    I think I lost couple spikes during last month - maybe it was too hot?- but finally my first flower appeared.

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  2. Aug 17, 2013 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    A great species. Everyone should grow it.
     
  3. Aug 17, 2013 #3
    KellyW

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    That looks like an interesting plant when not in bloom. Wonderful. Is one bloom per inflorescence typical?
     
  4. Aug 17, 2013 #4
    Marni

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    They will get clusters of flowers as the plant gets bigger.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2013 #5
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    Culture requirements please. I love a good gastrochilus.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2013 #6
    piotrm

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    is it clusters Marni, I think max 2-3 flowers / spike? just more spikes on the older plant or am I wrong?
     
  7. Aug 20, 2013 #7
    Marni

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    Piotr, 2 things I lack to answer your question with confidence: a good memory and a good blooming on a fuscopunctatus right now. Three is common, but I think I have 4 or 5 at times on 1 spike. But it may be I'm just not looking closely and what I remember seeing is a couple of spikes very close together.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2013 #8
    piotrm

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    Marni

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    You are probably right, Piotr. I just went out an looked at the old spikes and they are clustered together so that what I thought was more flowers was more spikes.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2013 #10
    ZWUM

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    i love the plant habit. i will have to find one of these
     
  11. Dec 4, 2013 #11
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    Zach- just came across the post. I picked mine up at Oak Hill before it was sold to the Ackers. I know that they lost some plants in the transaction, for one reason or another. If you are still looking for one, they may be a source. If not, I may have a piece for you in the future.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2013 #12
    ZWUM

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    Great thanks Chad!
     
  13. Jun 22, 2014 #13
    piotrm

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    It does quite well, but my decide rather flower in sequence, some older already gone, and many new buds still forming - still very happy with it. Now only wish left - to get some branches like on Marni's plant.

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  14. Jun 22, 2014 #14
    Marni

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    Looking really good, Piotr!
     
  15. Jun 23, 2014 #15
    KellyW

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    :clap: That is really nice, Piotr.