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Microcoelia stolzii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Uluwehi, May 19, 2012.

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  1. May 19, 2012 #1
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    This wonderful leafless angraecoid orchid is native to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe where it grows as an epiphyte on twigs and branches between 1000-2300m elevation.

    I grow this species in bright light near the roof of my cool house. It gets water daily year-round. The temperature ranges from 10-29°C and the humidity is kept at 80%. I find it to be a vigorous, carefree grower.

    My plant is the clone called 'Cathy Fenwick's Medusa'; I wonder if there is only one clone in the US or if there are multiple clones. Please tell us if you have a different clone as it would be great to get this species into flask someday.

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  2. May 19, 2012 #2
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    That is an incredibly stunning display. I hope you have luck in finding pollen!
     
  3. May 19, 2012 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Outstanding!
     
  4. May 19, 2012 #4
    Magnus A

    Magnus A Ph.D.

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    Just fabulous!
    One more to look out after... the wish list continue to grow :)
     
  5. May 19, 2012 #5
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

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    Put some pollen away, Im pretty positive the ones we have aren't from the same clone.
     
  6. May 19, 2012 #6
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Great! I will store some pollen this weekend.

    Do post photos when yours bloom, it would be interesting to see what the flowers look like.
     
  7. May 19, 2012 #7
    Reyna

    Reyna Orchid Obsessed Supporting Member

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    Beautiful! My plant is the same clone, so I am glad DPfarr has a different one. Good luck setting pods
     
  8. May 22, 2012 #8
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Excellent result!
     
  9. May 23, 2012 #9
    gg68

    gg68 Angraecoid addict

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    That's the good word...fabulous!!!
     
  10. May 23, 2012 #10
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Thank you, all :)