19 Coch. discolor
 

My next best choice.

19 Coch. discolor
 

Lovely plant! I bought one of these in Spring last year but so far have
failed to get it to flower - although it is only now that it is of
similar size to the plant shown. I have tried to keep it warm in plenty
of light, cool in the shade, a mix of both and now it lives in the
bathroom where it is cool with relatively high humidity... but still no
sign of flowers - although it throws out plenty of new leaves. What
should I do?

Peter Cliff (UK)




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19 Coch. discolor
 

Thank you Peter & welcome.
I would say a little more light (1500ft candles) the entire day. A
little breeze & not sure if special bloom
booster fertilizer would help? Sounds like you have a good spot for her.
Cheers Wendy
"Peter Cliff" wrote in message
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Lovely plant! I bought one of these in Spring last year but so far have
failed to get it to flower - although it is only now that it is of similar
size to the plant shown. I have tried to keep it warm in plenty of light,
cool in the shade, a mix of both and now it lives in the bathroom where it
is cool with relatively high humidity... but still no sign of flowers -
although it throws out plenty of new leaves. What should I do?

Peter Cliff (UK)




In message , Wendy7
writes
My next best choice.
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19 Coch. discolor
 

Hi Wendy

Thanks for that. Over the past few weeks I have been treating 'her' to
Growmore Bloom so hope that will give a boost! Everything else in my
collection seems to flower quite freely ( I only have about 45 plants
scattered around the house - but did take a First in the Novice section
at my local Orchid Society Show for a lovely Dend 'Polar Storm').
Having a West-facing conservatory where there is a mix of light values
has helped enormously and wondered about moving the plant there but was
worried it may become too hot in summer. Keep it in light shade etc etc.

Thanks for the photos.

Peter

19 Coch. discolor
 

Your place sounds wonderful Peter, I would love to have a conservatory.
Would love to see some photos of yours.
Congrats on the 1st place! Got a pic?
Yes keeping it cool in the summer would be tough. What are your high temps
where you are?
Cheers
Wendy




"Peter Cliff" wrote in message
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Hi Wendy

Thanks for that. Over the past few weeks I have been treating 'her' to
Growmore Bloom so hope that will give a boost! Everything else in my
collection seems to flower quite freely ( I only have about 45 plants
scattered around the house - but did take a First in the Novice section at
my local Orchid Society Show for a lovely Dend 'Polar Storm'). Having a
West-facing conservatory where there is a mix of light values has helped
enormously and wondered about moving the plant there but was worried it
may become too hot in summer. Keep it in light shade etc etc.

Thanks for the photos.

Peter