Gene,

Your post inspired me to search the rgo archives for other posts of stinking
orchids. Found a story of someone about two years ago who had used fish
emulsion as fertilizer for about 20-30 orchids he then placed in a spare
bedroom. The post mentioned something about his wife being kind and trying
to not mention the horrible stench, but then goes on to say that "the smell
is so bad I find myself avoiding that end of the hallway". I found the post
somewhat amusing in a macabre humor sort of way, so I thought I would share
it with the group (though I know that some of you, who have been around
longer, may still remember this story).

Joanna

"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
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Joanna,

I've had this plant less than a year having purchased it when it went out
of
bloom for $10 at a local nursury. After potting it up to a 6 inch pot it
threw out four growths of which three bloomed and made a nice display. I
give it lots of light and no other special treatment.

It only smells when it's dark. I took it to the local society meeting
Monday and when I took the plastic bag off it stunk. After two hours in
the
light the fragrance was very dull. When I got it home in the dark car
and
opened the bag it gave off the same odor.

Maybe I need my nose tuned up?

Good growing,
Gene




"J Fortuna" wrote in message
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Gene,

Have you had problems getting this plant to bloom in the past?
Have you as a result been moving it closer to the garbage?
Maybe once it actually bloomed you forgot to move it further away from
the
garbage? ;-)

Joanna

"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
link.net...
I have a beautiful B. Little Stars (nodosa x cordata) that has about
20
flowers on it. At night it smells like pungent rotting garbage.

Somehow I expected it to smell nice. Anyone else have this cross? Is
mine
unique or is this how it's supposed to smell.

BTW....it's quite beautiful but just stinks.


Good Growing,
Gene