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Mediocalcar versteegianum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by spiro K., Feb 25, 2013.

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  1. Feb 25, 2013 #1
    spiro K.

    spiro K. Well-Known Member

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    The best its ever looked till now.An easy plant ,just like M.decorata
    Mediocalcar versteegianum.jpg
     
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  2. Feb 25, 2013 #2
    KellyW

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    Very nice, Spiro. I almost bought one this past weekend at POE but I was already over my spending limit.
     
  3. Feb 27, 2013 #3
    piotrm

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    nice to see different sp, colour from this genus - nice berrys ;-)
     
  4. Feb 27, 2013 #4
    orchidnick

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    What you have there is a beautiful specimen of Mediocalar versteegii var intermedium. Here is a description of the other versteegii:

    Mediocalar versteegii var versteegii has a yellow rim.
    Mediocalar versteegii var vulcanicum has a white rim.
    Mediocalar versteegii var intermedium has a green rim
    Mediocalar versteegii var amphigenium, I cannot find a picture nor a description.

    Enjoy, Nick
     
  5. Feb 28, 2013 #5
    Marni

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    Do you have different "zones" under your conditions? What are the conditions where this is growing? It is so compact.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2013 #6
    spiro K.

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    Well, not strictly speaking,most things I grow in my 4 shelf light garden is cool-intermediate growing( and I keep my house relatively cool in the winter), but I do have a small "under the tank"reptile heater for the small aquarium where I grow my warmer species.My lights have been for the past 2 years 2 tube T50 types (I'm very happy with them), and I run a small ultrasonic humidifier during the day, directed by a small fan towards the plants.
    There! you have all my growing secrets!:)
     
  7. Feb 28, 2013 #7
    Marni

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    I doubt that. But I do appreciate knowing your basics.
     
  8. Feb 28, 2013 #8
    spiro K.

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    Nick, I do have a white rimmed Mediocalcar,however I always called it M.bifolia(without disecting the flower,or anything definitive like that)
    See attached picture
    Spiro Mediocalcar bifolium.JPG
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2013 #9
    Tom-DE

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    I would call it M. bifolia as well. Mine is in bloom now also...
    Your M. versteegii is way more compact than mine..., Nice blooming!
     
  10. Mar 1, 2013 #10
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Beautiful compact plant; well done!

    The red/white one is lovely as well. I finally broke down and purchased a red/white flowered one recently as I have wanted to grow it for some time. I'll be growing it cool (min 50°F/10°C) and I hope it likes it.