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Gomesa (Sigmatostalix) radicans

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

  1. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I bought this as Sigmatostalix radicans (also found as Ornithophora radicans) but the accepted name now is Gomesa radicans. Grown mounted on cork without sphagnum or anything else, variable light from bright mornings to shady afternoons, year-round water. Great fragrance. Blooms are 1 cm tall. It is very early in its blooming period and more spikes are forming.

    I didn't see the pollinium on the column until I processed the image.
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  2. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I love this species. I first knew this as sigmatostalix and made the transition to ornithophora very early on. I'm have a bit of trouble calling it a gomesa.
     
  3. xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Charming.
     
  4. edub9

    edub9 Member

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    Want one, have always loved these.