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Ornithocephalus myrticola

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Aug 13, 2013.

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  1. Aug 13, 2013 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Grown in medium shade, daily summer water. My camera can't do it justice. I've had this for a number of years and it didn't start growing a new fan until the original started getting a little ratty. The original fan continues to elongate. This has been a slow grower but reliable bloomer for me.
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    Marni

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    Very good! I find these addictive.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2013 #3
    Interdependence

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    Do you grow any others within the genus? I've grown two species now for a few years and have a similar scenario in that they elongate the leaves and flower, but no new points of growth- no side or lateral growths. Makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. I'm wondering if that type of growth just comes with age?
     
  4. Aug 14, 2013 #4
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is the only Ornithocephalus that I have had for very long so I don't have any personal experience with others, yet. I have 2 other species that I have had for only a few months. I thought I was doing something wrong too but it blooms great. Perhaps some others will tell us about their experiences with this genus.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2013 #5
    piotrm

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    great plant
     
  6. Aug 14, 2013 #6
    Marni

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    I find that as the moss starts to build up (or maybe it is the population of bush snails) the plants will decline.