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Lepanthes platysepala

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Tom-DE, Jul 22, 2015.

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  1. Jul 22, 2015 #1
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I have had it in my collection for almost 10 years and the growths are about 12" long now. In nature, it might grow a bit longer.... a lovely species even just growing it for its foliage. The blooming season for me is from late winter to spring. 0.5" flower... P1050601.JPG P1050600.JPG
     
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    sam1147

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    A real monster
     
  3. Jul 22, 2015 #3
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    That is beautiful.
     
  4. Jul 22, 2015 #4
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    wpinnix William Pinnix

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    Nice growing Tom! John Leathers has one in his greenhouse that's about 3 feet long.
     
  5. Jul 22, 2015 #5
    Tom-DE

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    Bill, that sounds fantastic and I am not surprised that John will have a specimen like that. I would love to see a photo from John someday.

    I have Trichosalpinx chamaelepanthes, which the plant appearance is similar to this Lepanthes, and mine is about 3 feet long. I would say it is a good substitute for this Lepanthes.
     
  6. Jul 22, 2015 #6
    wpinnix

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    Yeah, his Lepanthes is amazing. He also has the Trichosalpinx, and a couple of other similar Lepanthes. I did get a piece from his plant (platysepala), but it's only about 3 inches long....I've got some time and a ways to go.

    Your plant looks excellent, just giving you a benchmark :D
     
  7. Jul 22, 2015 #7
    Tom-DE

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    Bill, it will grow if the condition is right. It might take a while for your plant to grow big though. Ecuagenera has them and the plant size is about 4" long, 1-3 growth.
     
  8. Jul 22, 2015 #8
    wpinnix

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    It's growing, just slowly. I have a clone I got from Orquideas del Valle in February that is about 8 inches long, 4 growths. It is growing well.
     
  9. Jul 22, 2015 #9
    Tom-DE

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    Not sure about you, but the length of the growth is not what I am aiming for. Anything longer than 20" will be difficult for me to find a spot in my growing area. When the plant has a dozen or more of growths, then it will really look good. Good luck with yours. It is a nice species to have but it might take years to grow into a decent specimen, so be patient.
     
  10. Jul 23, 2015 #10
    JohnsonS

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    Nice plant, Tom! Are you growing this one cool-intermediate?

    I saw one of these on eBay a few months ago listed as T. chamaelepanthes, though it was obviously not. It had little bidding activity so I put a few decent bids on it hoping others did not know what it was - unfortunately, I don't think that was the case as it went for a pretty high dollar. It was a decent sized plant, though. I have been hesitant to try this group as it seems most come from higher elevations...
     
  11. Jul 23, 2015 #11
    Tom-DE

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    yes, I grow it I/C