Thread: Den speciosum
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Old 02-08-2007, 11:31 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Pat Brennan[_3_] Pat Brennan[_3_] is offline
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Default Den speciosum

Not good, not good. I have a couple of flasks worth of plants of Den
speciosum X Den Ira Butler that I was hoping to start seeing flowers on this
winter. They already are the largest plants in my Den section. Sounds like
it might be a few more years; more repotting and larger pots. My question
is just how cold do they need to get to set spikes. I am growing them in a
greenhouse which does not go below 62 F. The kingianum and its hybrids
bloom fine in this greenhouse. I have a couple of flasks of Den speciosum X
Den Ivory in 3 inch pots and am wondering if I should cut and run. There is
always room for one more plant in the compost pile.

Pat