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Aeranthes henrici

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by Tom-DE, Sep 25, 2012.

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  1. Sep 25, 2012 #1
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    What is the min. LS of a blooming size plant of this species? Light level for this species? Thank you all for any info, especially, thanks to those who have bloomed this species.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2012 #2
    Reyna

    Reyna Orchid Obsessed Supporting Member

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    I don't know about minimum blooming size overall. This plant is in spike for the very first time. Because it was an import, it could have been stunted by that trauma and just now be recovering. The plant has a leafspan of about 10 inches. I have another plant that has two leaves about this same size, but it is not in spike.


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  3. Oct 7, 2012 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks. I think mine may need another year.

    Nice plant btw. Mine has about five leaves, good root system tho.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2012 #4
    Reyna

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    Well, then I'd say you have figured out what it needs. I have heard time and again that these can be really finicky. My experience is limited as I've only been growing this species for 4 years, and this is my first spike. (Both of mine were imports, so that may be part of the reason for the long time before blooming, or I may just not be doing something right.) Maintaining some moisture, without it being constantly wet seems to be part of the key. And I grow mine in pretty bright light. How about you -- sounds like your plant is healthy and happy. What are your thoughts about culture?
     
  5. Oct 8, 2012 #5
    Tom-DE

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    I grow mine on stick mount, bright shade, dry(to touch) between waterings under good humidity, some air movement.
    I bought mine as a small home-grown seedling years ago. At first, the seedling wasn't doing poorly under brighter light...the plant has been growing better since I move it to a shadier spot(~1500FC). Based on my experience with it, I would call it a slow grower for sure but not a finicky grower. Frankly, I have horrible luck with Aerangis citrata while some of the Ang people can grow them like weeds.
     
  6. Oct 23, 2012 #6
    Marni

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    Since I have killed several, I would say that I do find it finicky and slow yes.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2012 #7
    mrbreeze

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    Someone once told me that Andy once said.....only god can bloom henrici.
    So if Sarah pulls it off.... ;)
     
  8. Oct 23, 2012 #8
    Tom-DE

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    LOL!, Floozo, god can only do so much for you!
     
  9. Oct 23, 2012 #9
    Tom-DE

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    and what did you do wrong, Marni?
     
  10. Oct 23, 2012 #10
    Marni

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    If I knew I would have stopped doing it. ;)
     
  11. Oct 23, 2012 #11
    Reyna

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    Hah! Does that mean I'd be eligible for Ang sainthood at least? That's funny!

    Bless you my son. :D
     
  12. Dec 28, 2012 #12
    DPfarr

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    How have your spikes faired? Success?
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2012 #13
    Reyna

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    Yes -- still coming along. Turtle speed, but the spike is developing.
     
  14. Jan 13, 2013 #14
    T. migratoris

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    Yours is nicely grown Sarah. I have one with a couple of leaves about the size of your leaves but it seems to struggle. I have good, strong root growth but not much other activity. If you're right about steady moisture that could be an issue the way mine is situated now. Keep us up to date on that spike!
     
  15. May 25, 2013 #15
    Tom-DE

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    It has been months now...Any update or photo?
     
  16. May 29, 2013 #16
    Reyna

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    Yeah, no. Darn thing blasted at spike stage. Grrrrr. So, I'll try again.
     
  17. May 29, 2013 #17
    Tom-DE

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    That is too bad.

    Now, I am thinking about selling mine for $125(east coast) or $130(west coast) shipped. Any fish out there?:D
    Edit--- it would be $150 for Floozo
     
  18. May 30, 2013 #18
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    Darn, just sold two on a french forum for 10€ each ( without shipping ) I should have known better..
     
  19. May 30, 2013 #19
    Tom-DE

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    Your friend Reyna is going to scream..., well, I just got an offer for $125 but I am not sure if I want to sell it now. I still can't make up my mind yet.

    Want big money? You just have to sell them on this side of the pond. :p
     
  20. May 31, 2013 #20
    oisifml

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    I am happy with my philosophy of modest prices and selected buyers when it comes to a hobby.
    Elsner in Germany sells the seedling for 9.5 € , so I'm pretty much in the same price range. They do grow... there are not as slow as described.
     
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