Karen,

I have a Phaius tankervilleae, which has bloomed ever year since I
purchased it, in the greenhouse underneath the bench on the east side.
It gets a bit of indirect morning sunlight, is keep on the moist side
via a self-watering plastic pot, and is given intermediate conditions.
It certainly is not large and productive as v_coerulas -- You certainly
have a beautiful plant, V_coerulea!
.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html
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Karen wrote:

V_coerulea wrote:
You don't say what size your Phaius is. As a terrestrial, Phaius spp can
grow very large. I have one in a 4 gal pot, which just finished blooming
having produced 4-6' spikes and 2-7' ones. It definately is going to need
repotting. The blooming size bulbs are all about 4-6" tall and 3-4" across
at the widest (sizes are estimates). Smaller than that, you might get a
small bloom stem but don't expect it. The foliage is all about 2' long (some
maybe a little bigger). Don't plan on growing this one under lights.

"Karen" wrote in message
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I have one that I have never bloomed and I need some advice.

First of all when is it suppose to bloom? Mine has new P-bulbs that are
starting to send out roots of their own. They look fairly mature but no
flowers.

I suppose this is when I should let it dry out???? (at least that is
what my info says to do.)

I feel like I am in over my head this this one.
Karen





It is a Phaius (Sorry)
It is growing in a 6 inch pot.