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Robiquetia cerina var. merrillii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Chris.c147, Jul 8, 2016.

  1. Jul 8, 2016 #1
    Chris.c147

    Chris.c147 Well-Known Member

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    A native to Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. Classified as a hot to warm grower, but its growing pretty well in the intermediate to cool conditions. IOSPE classifies this as a medium species, but these plants can get rather large. The plant itself is about 15 -16 inches tall with one spike. The ball of buds/blooms is a little bigger than a golf ball. Supposedly blooms in Fall/Winter, but my plant as well as the mother plant this came from is blooming now in Spring/Summer.



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  2. Jul 8, 2016 #2
    sam1147

    sam1147 sam1147

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    Lovely
     
  3. Jul 8, 2016 #3
    John Klinger

    John Klinger Active Member Supporting Member

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    Very interesting, thanks for the photos.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2016 #4
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Interesting species and nice close up photo.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2016 #5
    annabanana1987

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    So pretty!
     
  6. Apr 18, 2019 #6
    meredog

    meredog Merely a dog in a cat suit

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    Hi Chris,

    I realize that the original post is several years old, but I have just acquired one, that is not the healthiest. How is yours grown? What is it potted in? I see some bark. How do you water, fertilize? Your light conditions?

    I really want to turn this plant around, so I appreciate any advice!

    Thank you,
    Carolyn