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Polystachya piersii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jun 30, 2011.

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  1. Jun 30, 2011 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is a Kenyan species from moderately high elevation (though it does fine in intermediate conditions). The non-resupinate flowers are 3/4 to 1" wide. The spikes are arching/pendant and sometimes branching (two different spikes are shown).
    p.piers..close.jpg poly.piersii.5flrs.jpg p.piers.plant:small.spike.jpg poly.piersii.spike.jpg
     
  2. Jun 30, 2011 #2
    Dale

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    Very nice! Thanks, Marni.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2011 #3
    Reyna

    Reyna Orchid Obsessed Supporting Member

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    Oh that is lovely! I like the blush of purple/pink! Happy 4th!
     
  4. Jul 4, 2011 #4
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    nice! - none of my 3 Polystachya plants flower this year have to think what did I do wrong with them ;-(
     
  5. Jul 4, 2011 #5
    Marni

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    Piotr, which ones do you grow?
     
  6. Jul 4, 2011 #6
    piotrm

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    Polystachya pubescens 2009 and 2010 was in flower March-Apr,
    Polystachya campyloglossa 2010 flower in June
    Polystachya vulcanica this I got this year so maybe bit more patient ...

    I wonder if late spring cold could stop them flowering?
     
  7. Jul 4, 2011 #7
    Marni

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    I wouldn't give up hope for this year. For both campyloglossa and vulcanica I have had blooms at different times of year. And none of the three are terribly tricky.
     
  8. Jul 5, 2011 #8
    ZWUM

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    Gorgeous plant and photos! Well done Marni.