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Bulbophyllum odontopelatum

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by Tom_in_PA, Dec 20, 2008.

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  1. Dec 20, 2008 #1
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I recieved this one in a trade over a year ago. Since I have had this plant it has more than doubled in size and has 40+ growths now so it is BS. I am growing it intermediate under lights next to Bulbophyllum ovalifolium and Bulbophyllum pardalotum which both flower for me.

    Does anyone have any advice to get this one to flower?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2008 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The plant I have was collected years ago by a friend. It was from a relatively high elevation. I'm finding that it blooms less for me now than before, perhaps because I have raised my night temp over the years. But it does still bloom. I used to grow it at 50F nights, now it is 56. Makes me think I should try mine in another spot.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2008 #3
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Mine needs more light than ovalifolium and pardalotum to bloom.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2008 #4
    Marni

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    I like this forum. I'll try mine brighter and cooler.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2008 #5
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    TY both

    hmmmmm....I already have it within a couple inches of the lights so I might have to move it to my other groing area, but the tempatures are warmer there :confused:
     
  6. Dec 20, 2008 #6
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I wouldn't be too concerned about the higher temps, Tom. This species is a pretty tolerant grower.

    I've noticed that a lot of bulbos will grow quickly when subjected to temps lower than ideal. When I move them to higher lights and temps, they explode with flowers. I recommend you move the thing and stand back.
     
  7. Dec 20, 2008 #7
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I am going down stairs now to grab it and move it

    Hopefully in a little hile I will be posting pictures of blooms ;)

    Thank you again
     
  8. Dec 21, 2008 #8
    Mary Jane

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    Is it blooming yet?
     
  9. Dec 21, 2008 #9
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    MJ...hold on a second and let me go check
     
  10. Dec 21, 2008 #10
    Mary Jane

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    lol, okay.
    RU ready for Christmas? Whatcha getting the wife?
     
  11. Dec 21, 2008 #11
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I got her a necklace from a local artist/jeweler she has been eyeing up for some time now (actually I had it easy and she went and picked it up for me to be sure she got the right one ;))

    Taking the kids shopping tomorrow for Mom then I will be done and ready.
     
  12. Dec 21, 2008 #12
    Mary Jane

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    What will you get this year? What hints have you dropped?
     
  13. Dec 21, 2008 #13
    EGOISTA

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    Marni is a huge source of information! I hope Tom will posts as soon as photos of flowering!

    ;)
     
  14. Dec 21, 2008 #14
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    Well she is renewing my subscription to Orchid Digest and will also be getting me some gift certificates to whichever vendor the rest of the family is getting for me :D

    What about you are you ready...what are you getting?
     
  15. Dec 21, 2008 #15
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I'm a vendor. :)
     
  16. Dec 21, 2008 #16
    Mary Jane

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    Except for wrapping a couple of things, I'm done with this season. In more ways then one.
    As to what I'll get, who knows. I want a good paella pan, but that aint gonna happen. I'll get one for myself after the holidays. I also found a necklace I like and I'll order it too.
     
  17. May 2, 2009 #17
    Tom_in_PA

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    Guess what....I have one flower open up for me today and looks like 1 or 2 more spikes forming! If I get a chance I will try t oget a picture tomorrow if my chedule permits as I have finals this week!

    Thanks for the advice everyone as not only is it finally flowering for me but the plant seems to be growing twice as fast now too :D
     
  18. May 2, 2009 #18
    Alexis

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    Ain't this forum wonderful? Please post pics if you have time

    Finals, yuck!! I used to sing myself a little diddy upon the completion of my last final every quarter. And despite the fact that I finished college 15 years ago, that little song is going through my head at this very moment. LOL!
     
  19. May 2, 2009 #19
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    and the ditty is?
     
  20. May 2, 2009 #20
    Tom-DE

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    Did you do something different culture-wise, Tom? I need to check on mine in the morning and see if it has spikes.
     
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