I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the type
of orchid? Thanks.

I can't see enough of the plant. With that long spike, could it be a Schom?
Anyone?

Diana

"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the
type of orchid? Thanks.

Perhaps a better photo, if not I could post another later. Thanks for your
quick response.

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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I can't see enough of the plant. With that long spike, could it be a Schom?
Anyone?

Diana

"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the
type of orchid? Thanks.

Like Diana, I can't tell a thing from the photo, but I can put forth the
observation that anything putting out that long of an inflorescence is
trying to reach out - above everything else where there is lots of sun - to
make itself seen.

I have an Oncidium maculatum that does that, and it has performed much
better since I moved it to very bright conditions.

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"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the
type of orchid? Thanks.

Thanks,

Did the second photo help at all? I had similar suspicions as to the
search for sun. Sadly it seems to want to bloom in late winter. Perhaps
I'll have better luck this time around.

"Ray B" wrote in message
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Like Diana, I can't tell a thing from the photo, but I can put forth the
observation that anything putting out that long of an inflorescence is
trying to reach out - above everything else where there is lots of sun -
to make itself seen.

I have an Oncidium maculatum that does that, and it has performed much
better since I moved it to very bright conditions.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify
the type of orchid? Thanks.

Laelia anceps & it's hybrids are blooming now. They need very high light
to bloom.
Cheers Wendy
"eeyore" wrote in message
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Perhaps a better photo, if not I could post another later. Thanks for
your quick response.

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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I can't see enough of the plant. With that long spike, could it be a
Schom?
Anyone?

Diana

"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the
type of orchid? Thanks.

thanks much for the information...hope it holds out a little longer until
the sun moves more this way

"Wendy7" wrote in message
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Laelia anceps & it's hybrids are blooming now. They need very high light
to bloom.
Cheers Wendy
"eeyore" wrote in message
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Perhaps a better photo, if not I could post another later. Thanks for
your quick response.

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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I can't see enough of the plant. With that long spike, could it be a
Schom?
Anyone?

Diana

"eeyore" wrote in message
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I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then
dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify the
type of orchid? Thanks.

You are correct Steve , looks like Encyclia for sure ! Cheers Wendy


"Steve" wrote in message
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eeyore wrote:
I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify
the type of orchid? Thanks.


I look at that and I see only one thing. I see an Encyclia.

Gotta hand it to Steve. That's it.

D

"Wendy7" wrote in message
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You are correct Steve , looks like Encyclia for sure ! Cheers Wendy


"Steve" wrote in message
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eeyore wrote:
I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone identify
the type of orchid? Thanks.


I look at that and I see only one thing. I see an Encyclia.

"eeyore" wrote in message
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thanks much for the information...hope it holds out a little longer until
the sun moves more this way

What about humidity? Is it at least 60%?


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Thanks to all for your help. I only hope it decides to bloom this year
rather than fail as in the past. Stalk only about 3 feet now and putting
out a tiny leaf/stalk at a junction so maybe I have a chance. And we've had
three sunny days in a row!! For this winter much unusual. My thanks again
and have a great day.

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Gotta hand it to Steve. That's it.

D

"Wendy7" wrote in message
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You are correct Steve , looks like Encyclia for sure ! Cheers Wendy


"Steve" wrote in message
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eeyore wrote:
I have this orchid that each year puts out this long flower stalk that
then dies before flowering. What am I doing wrong? Can anyone
identify the type of orchid? Thanks.


I look at that and I see only one thing. I see an Encyclia.

I really don't have control over that with my setup. Though I doubt it is
anywhere near that in Chicago. I just have to hope.

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"eeyore" wrote in message
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thanks much for the information...hope it holds out a little longer until
the sun moves more this way

What about humidity? Is it at least 60%?

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