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Black Haired Dendrobiums
Last night I saw a different looking dendrobium Judith Hakayama. It looked
like someone took two large white catt blossoms and grafted them on top of the cane of the dendrobium. Each flower was about 5 inches across. A large plant of this in bloom would be quite a show! This is one of the negrohirusute (Black Haired) orchids. In my collection I have Frosty Dawn that has been is spectacular bloom since mid February and still making a great show. Frosty Dawn has proven simple to grow. The only problem is it gets tall and I tend to knock it over if I'm not careful. Does anyone have other members of this interesting group of Dendrobiums that have impressed them? I'd like to get a couple more but can't decide which ones to look for. Good Growing, Gene |
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Black Haired Dendrobiums
I have steadfastly stayed away from Dendrobiums becasue some require rests,
and only bloom on bare canes, and it seemed like too much work to try to keep all that in my head. Nevertheless a few have crept into my collection, the most interesting of which is Den sanderae var major. A very large white flower with a dark rose lip (with stripes IIRC) on what will eventually be a tall cane. Andy's Orchids may have a few for sale. The lip comes in a variety of darknesses. K Barrett "Gene Schurg" wrote in message link.net... Last night I saw a different looking dendrobium Judith Hakayama. It looked like someone took two large white catt blossoms and grafted them on top of the cane of the dendrobium. Each flower was about 5 inches across. A large plant of this in bloom would be quite a show! This is one of the negrohirusute (Black Haired) orchids. In my collection I have Frosty Dawn that has been is spectacular bloom since mid February and still making a great show. Frosty Dawn has proven simple to grow. The only problem is it gets tall and I tend to knock it over if I'm not careful. Does anyone have other members of this interesting group of Dendrobiums that have impressed them? I'd like to get a couple more but can't decide which ones to look for. Good Growing, Gene |
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Black Haired Dendrobiums
Gene,
I have loads of Dends, and one of the hirsute varieties, Hiroshi Tokunaga (D. infindibulum x D. Dawn Marie), which is currently in bloom. Your description of the flower is perfect! I got this at the Ft. Lauderdale show about three years ago. It has thrown off a couple of keikis which have yet to bloom. The majority of my Dends are in rock or aliflor, but this one seems to care more for a CHC based mix. I'll see if I have a photo on my disk, to post on abpo. If not, I'll try to get at the camera tomorrow. Diana |
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Gene,
Posting that picture in 60 seconds. Diana "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message link.net... Gene, I have loads of Dends, and one of the hirsute varieties, Hiroshi Tokunaga (D. infindibulum x D. Dawn Marie), which is currently in bloom. Your description of the flower is perfect! I got this at the Ft. Lauderdale show about three years ago. It has thrown off a couple of keikis which have yet to bloom. The majority of my Dends are in rock or aliflor, but this one seems to care more for a CHC based mix. I'll see if I have a photo on my disk, to post on abpo. If not, I'll try to get at the camera tomorrow. Diana |
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Thanks for posting it Diana!
It looks great. I have to watch for more of these dendrobiums. They seem to all be beautiful. Gene "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message hlink.net... Gene, Posting that picture in 60 seconds. Diana "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message link.net... Gene, I have loads of Dends, and one of the hirsute varieties, Hiroshi Tokunaga (D. infindibulum x D. Dawn Marie), which is currently in bloom. Your description of the flower is perfect! I got this at the Ft. Lauderdale show about three years ago. It has thrown off a couple of keikis which have yet to bloom. The majority of my Dends are in rock or aliflor, but this one seems to care more for a CHC based mix. I'll see if I have a photo on my disk, to post on abpo. If not, I'll try to get at the camera tomorrow. Diana |
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Black Haired Dendrobiums
I just acquired a Green Lantern Den that is in this "black hair" group from
the raffle table at our OS meeting. 2 old blooms left, i didn't think much till i got it home and started reading up on it. 3 canes on this one- don't know how big it gets, only that It will bloom 2x a year and the bloom is nice- the fragrance has faded http://www.clanorchids.com/culture/txt002.htm http://www.alohaorchid.com/orchid/De...dendrobium.htm A noble type which is new for me- it is sitting in a s/e window where it gets a few hours morning sun. Still with blooms , so I'm not repotting. I get confused as to which Dend needs to rest, & temp requirements- I'm just grouping all the Dends together on the windowsill where they can get some sun and less watering, and keep from falling over- need a better pot I think & will start using plant tags to label plant care Diane "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message hlink.net... Gene, Posting that picture in 60 seconds. Diana "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message link.net... Gene, I have loads of Dends, and one of the hirsute varieties, Hiroshi Tokunaga (D. infindibulum x D. Dawn Marie), which is currently in bloom. Your description of the flower is perfect! I got this at the Ft. Lauderdale show about three years ago. It has thrown off a couple of keikis which have yet to bloom. The majority of my Dends are in rock or aliflor, but this one seems to care more for a CHC based mix. I'll see if I have a photo on my disk, to post on abpo. If not, I'll try to get at the camera tomorrow. Diana |
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If Aloha orchids charges $20 for a 4", I won a really nice prize! The OS
meetings are definitely the best way to acquire mature plants at a reasonable price. Usually comes with live conversation and growing advice |
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