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Gastrochilus japonicus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Tom-DE, Jul 31, 2010.

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  1. Jul 31, 2010 #1
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Gastrochilus japonicus
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  2. Jul 31, 2010 #2
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Nicely done, Tom! I have a mount with 3 plants on it, and collectively, they don't have as many flowers as your one plant. :cool:
     
  3. Jul 31, 2010 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Jon, it is a smart move to mount this species(or any Gastro. species). I have had this one for few years and its roots are all over the basket now. It came with a 4" basket and I regret not taking it out of that basket right away... This plant has two growths now and this blooming has 8 spikes, however most of them(flowers) are facing down to the growing medium... I will never put a Gastro sp in a basket or pot again...
     
  4. Jul 31, 2010 #4
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I got my mount from Troy a few years ago when he first started his "established seedling" program. The plants make a wonderful mount.
     
  5. Aug 1, 2010 #5
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    be still my heart, those are the coolest, most colorful flowers, i don't care which way they are pointing :)
     
  6. Aug 1, 2010 #6
    orchidkarma

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    Very nice!! :) My Gastro. sororius is blooming now too... I grow it mounted as well.