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Phaius pulchellus var. pulchellus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jul 2, 2009.

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  1. Jul 2, 2009 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    First time I've bloomed this. It is from Madagascar. The flower is about 2.5" wide. The picture I saw of this had the flower with a nice clear color, this seems to have quite a bit of marking. I tested it for virus, but nothing showed up.
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  2. Jul 2, 2009 #2
    Wendy H

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    That's very pretty Marni.
     
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    Marni

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    I find this species to be a very shy bloomer compared to others of this complex that I grow. I don't understand what makes it bloom or not.
     
  5. Jul 29, 2019 #5
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    I got my Phaius pulchellus as a direct import from Madagascar. It took many months until the plant showed a sign of survival ... now at least the leayes get bigger from year to year. I guess Phaius pulchellus may like a rest period like Gastrorchis, but there are no reports about that.
    Greetings Eike
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