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Hapalochilus alticola

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Chris, Dec 22, 2008.

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  1. Dec 22, 2008 #1
    Chris

    Chris New Member

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    I know of only two other people that have this species in the states. Small species from New Guinea. I'm not sure it's open all the way, but I'm leaving tomorrow, and was not taking a chance on missing it. It's species like this that make me realize I need to save up for a decent camera and macro lens.
    halticola1.jpg halticola2.jpg
     
  2. Dec 22, 2008 #2
    Craig

    Craig megalomaniac

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    Sweet. I have just flowered H. aristilabris (I checked the spelling this time) :rolleyes:and will post a pic in the next couple of days. A seriously great genus.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2008 #3
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Excellent! Please may I have it?
     
  4. Dec 22, 2008 #4
    Tracey

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    I love it, you have some nice plants Chris
     
  5. Dec 22, 2008 #5
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    Bitchin
     
  6. Dec 23, 2008 #6
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    Awesome!!!!
     
  7. Dec 23, 2008 #7
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Nice one, Chris.
     
  8. Dec 23, 2008 #8
    Mary Jane

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    Niiiice.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2008 #9
    EGOISTA

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    nice, how do you grow it?
     
  10. Dec 23, 2008 #10
    DawnC

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    **body checks others aside***
    GIMME GIMME GIMME, I mean, may I pleeeeeeaze be on the divi list?
     
  11. Dec 23, 2008 #11
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    jeeeeeeezus that's nice.
     
  12. Dec 23, 2008 #12
    Chris

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    Thanks everyone! I'm really fond of this genus, but I wish I grew them better. Egoista, this one hasn't put on any new growths for me yet, but it is mounted on spag, intermediate temps, fairly bright, pretty wet (daily water, rH >80%).
     
  13. Dec 23, 2008 #13
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    That is really cool Chris....since it is so rare I guess it would only be a dream to someday get a piece of that one.
     
  14. Dec 24, 2008 #14
    Chris

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    Unfortunately, this is a small plant, it will likely be several years before its divisible. Especially with how slow Haps grow for me.
     
  15. Dec 24, 2008 #15
    EGOISTA

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    I understand, thank you
     
  16. Dec 26, 2008 #16
    Chris

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    Thank you Jon for providing reference material. Based on petal and lip shape, this is actually closer to H. dolichoglottis, so this one gets retagged as Hapalochilus sp. aff. dolichoglottis.
     
  17. Dec 26, 2008 #17
    Lika[Sweden]

    Lika[Sweden] Svenska

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    But wait a minute, you have it mounted on sphagnum??? Perhaps thats why it grows so slow? I don't want to sound rude or anything, but it's an easy species to grow!
    I have mine mounted on a piece of wood, it has a little bit of tropical moss on it, but not much. Given water 4-5 times a week. Daily sounds very much

    Regards Lika
     
  18. Dec 26, 2008 #18
    Marni

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    I agree with Lika. Mine Hapalochilums species all dry between daily waterings. They are mounted on wood with little or no moss. As the mounts get older and stay wetter, the plants hang out in the air more.
     
  19. Dec 26, 2008 #19
    Chris

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    Thanks Marni and Linda, maybe I will try it on treefern or other.
     
  20. Dec 26, 2008 #20
    Lika[Sweden]

    Lika[Sweden] Svenska

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    You are more then welcome to send the polineas to me...
     
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