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Pleurothallis viduata

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Dale, Jan 28, 2009.

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  1. Jan 28, 2009 #1
    Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I received both of these plants as Pleurothallis viduata. They are obviously different. Anyone have a thought on IDs?
    pleurviduata.jpg pleurviduatayellow.jpg
     
  2. Jan 28, 2009 #2
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I've been calling the first one pleuro viduata for years. It also matches the description and drawing in Icones Pleurothallidinarum VI. I do not recognize the second flower.
     
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    Dale

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    "I've been calling the first one pleuro viduata for years."

    Me too.
     
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    Tom-DE

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    I think the second one has been sold as the yellow form of this species by O.D.V. but I had never compared the flower with the normal one when mine bloomed. Looking at both of your pictures, they do look like different species to me too. Did I send you the yellow one, Dale?
     
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    Marni

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    The clone I have from Selby as viduata is the first one. The second one doesn't look like it is in the ballpark.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2009 #6
    Dale

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    "Did I send you the yellow one, Dale?"

    Yes.
     
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    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    They are both really nice though...I especially love the first one
     
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    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    It's very variable?
     
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    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Sorry, Dale. I didn't mean to send you a plant with questionable ID.
     
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    Marni

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    Dale, is it as free flowering as P. viduata and other species in that group? How big is the plant and flower (not asking for a plant shot, you understand, just approx. measurements)?
     
  11. Jan 28, 2009 #11
    Dale

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    Marni, the plant is very similar to P. viduata in appearance, though it's a bit smaller. Inflorescences arise similarly. Seems to be a very eager grower so it may become as large as P. viduata. I've only had the plant since last fall. This is the first bloom.

    "not asking for a plant shot, you understand"

    :D

    Tom, it's absolutely no problem. I have one more species than I thought I did. I certainly don't have a problem with that.