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Acianthera pectinata

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Gerrit, Sep 11, 2017.

  1. Sep 11, 2017 #1
    Gerrit

    Gerrit Well-Known Member

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    Acianthera pectinata (Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W. Chase 2001

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  2. Sep 11, 2017 #2
    Ryan

    Ryan Got Pleurothallids?

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    A really special plant! Well done, Gerrit! Do you find it to be a touchy one to grow? The general consensus seems to be that it is difficult. Every time I am at Andy's orchids I almost take one home with me.
     
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    Chuck-NH

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    Hi Gerrit, are your leaves pendent? I have had one for four years, but the leaves are still not completely pendent.
     
  4. Sep 11, 2017 #4
    dex356

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    Hi Ryan... I have a fairly large plant and it grows and blooms fine for me... Seeing your growing conditions, you should have no problems growing pectinata...
    Dexter
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2017 #5
    Gerrit

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    Yes Chuck, they're just hanging down just as they should. You grow it mounted?

    I don't think it's a difficult one to grow and flower. I'm keeping it moist and give it cool conditions as much as possible. In summer it sometimes gets to 30°C daytime thou. Don't seem to bother that much when it gets high humidity and air movement.
     
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    Marni

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    I have quite a few and all of the leaves are pendant once they get past the early seedling stage.
     
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    Ryan

    Ryan Got Pleurothallids?

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    Thanks for the encouragement, Dexter!
    Gerrit, Thank you for your comment and cultural info.
    I have have always wanted this unique species...guess I'll be picking one up next time I'm at Andy's :)
     
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    Chuck-NH

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    Hmmm...maybe mine isn't, will need to rake a closer look.
     
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    Chuck-NH

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    Meant to say take a closer look...was out in the garden today