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Gastrochilus japonicus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, May 9, 2012.

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  1. May 9, 2012 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    First blooming for this one. Grown shady with some Pleurothallids. Intermediate. I would like to hear from others that grow this ... how bright do you grow it?
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  2. May 9, 2012 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Kelly, I grow mine the same as yours, with pleurothallids. Really not that bright. Over time it makes a great specimen.
     
  3. May 9, 2012 #3
    Alexey

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    Nice bloom! Kelly, I have an experience with Gastrichilus dasypogon, hope it should not be too much difference. Grow it in “Phalaenopsis” light, or sometimes (for bloom inducing) lighter. It is mounted on cage with sphagnum moos and Styrofoam pellets, keep roots evenly moist. I keep my warm, despite of recommendations about intermediate temperatures. Results are satisfactory: now it has 3 spikes.
     
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    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks Marni and Alexey!
     
  5. May 9, 2012 #5
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    It's the 2nd time blooming for this little one, and it has 2 spikes. I grow it in int./warm temps when in spike and growing (spring/summer) and in fall/winter in a different terrarium, with my schoenorchis fragrans (also in bloom and one spiking now). It gets a dryer and cooler rest period, and seems to like that.
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