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Laelia rubescens

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Mary Jane, Nov 11, 2009.

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  1. Nov 11, 2009 #1
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    I bought this plant a couple years back at the ATL OS show, I do not recall the vendor. Not the best blooming but acceptable. Central American native, 4 spikes with three flowers, about 3" across. Hopefully, I'll learn to bloom this one better in the future, I suspect a regular feeding schedule would be helpful. Faintly scented, far as I can tell. 4" pot with bark, although I've read it grows well mounted.
    I grow this in full sun over summer and under HID in winter. Water LOTS during summer, reduced water when blooming is finished in Autumn and it 'rests'.

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  2. Nov 11, 2009 #2
    Clark

    Clark Gator Member

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    Nice. Good growing.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2009 #3
    Rita-mo

    Rita-mo Just One More Please

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    That's a beauty, MJ!
     
  4. Nov 11, 2009 #4
    Alexis

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    That's a very happy lookin' orchid.
     
  5. Nov 11, 2009 #5
    Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Good blooming.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2009 #6
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    sweet, well done, yours have such green leaves. do they darken up under the HID lights?

    your white is ahead of mine i have mid sized buds.
    my dark lavender one is opening now though.
     
  7. Nov 11, 2009 #7
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Veeeeeery nice, MJ. This is one of the genera I need to get better at growing. Your plant adds to the motivation.
     
  8. Nov 11, 2009 #8
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Beautiful bloom and happy plant, MJ!
     
  9. Nov 11, 2009 #9
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    Nice job MJ :clap:
     
  10. Nov 11, 2009 #10
    Pook

    Pook Disneyed

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    Sure looks like a nice blooming to me!
     
  11. Nov 11, 2009 #11
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    Sweet! Good job!
     
  12. Nov 12, 2009 #12
    Mary Jane

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    Thanks, friends. Y'all are the best.
    The other spikes are opening now and it looks really nice.
     
  13. Nov 13, 2009 #13
    dr_dmd

    dr_dmd The dr's out... in the greenhouse!

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    Very nice looking plant. Well done! I bought one at SBOE last Spring and it has 2 spikes forming for me for the first time now. Looking forward to the rewards!
     
  14. Nov 14, 2009 #14
    Mary Jane

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    Updated photo

    Updated photo. I best get busy making a culture sheet for this one, I promised Jon I would..I'm rather proud of this orchid!

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  15. Nov 14, 2009 #15
    Alexis

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    You should be proud, that's very nicely bloomed!
     
  16. Nov 14, 2009 #16
    Home Grown

    Home Grown Hakuna Matata

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    Very nice MJ!!!!:clap::clap:
     
  17. Nov 14, 2009 #17
    Tracey

    Tracey Interloper

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    I think I need one of those. Great growing MJ
     
  18. Nov 16, 2009 #18
    Dawn

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    Very nice Ms MJ!
     
  19. Nov 16, 2009 #19
    marc

    marc deathray

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    very nice mj.

    it looks suspiciously familiar ;-)