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Paph. Mietenkam (niveum x gardeneri)

Discussion in 'Orchid Hybrids' started by Candace, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. Mar 27, 2009 #1
    Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    The history of the plant is as follows. I bought a large compot of these on ebay years ago...like 8 years ago. They grew and grew and never bloomed. I split them up last year. Quite a few died and I wasn't too depressed about it because this cross didn't seem to be easy to bloom. I tried chilling them and nothing. So, I was rather amazed to see one of the plants in double spike. This is the only one out of the compot to bloom so far. It's been quite the wait. And although it's nice, this cross doesn't seem to be one for impatient folks.

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  2. Mar 27, 2009 #2
    Wendy H

    Wendy H Just me

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    That's nice Candace! If you get bored with it you know where to send it. ;) Sounds almost as hard to bloom as Cooksonii. I have one of those and after four years it has yet to bloom....gave half of it (it was enormous!) to John M so he could try to flower it as well. Stupid thing!
     
  3. Mar 27, 2009 #3
    Candace

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    Maybe now that it's 'learned' how to bloom it will put out more often;> No awards given to this cross and I don't see any for sale on the net. Guess reluctant bloomers aren't highly coveted things.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2009 #4
    nusbaum

    nusbaum Coal Raker

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    It is wonderful and I would certainly deem it well worth the wait!
     
  5. Mar 30, 2009 #5
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    i like the pattern of stripes, though 8 years is indeed long