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Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by DPfarr, Aug 14, 2013.

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  1. Aug 14, 2013 #1
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

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    It is coming.
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    I've long waited for this and am devastated I can no longer smell.
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2013 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Ooohhh, that's exciting. How old does the plant have to be before it starts to bloom?
     
  3. Aug 14, 2013 #3
    DPfarr

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    I'm not sure the minimum age for fowering. I bought mine as a backbulb division that had started growing again. I've had it, 4 years or so.

    The bulbs now are 5-7 cm in diameter. I will update this thread with developments every day or two.
     
  4. Aug 15, 2013 #4
    DPfarr

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  5. Aug 15, 2013 #5
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    Wow, thats one day's development! Don't you wish the plant itself would grow like that :) keep them coming!
     
  6. Aug 15, 2013 #6
    DPfarr

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    Ha, that would be nice. This plant is like an old man on a rocking chair sleeping on his porch. Once in a while there is some incoherent mumbling and movement in the chair, but largely it is comatose.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2013 #7
    Pappa47

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    It's amazing to see the floret - question? Is it the New Guniea type that can grow to incredible lengths & proportions? I must admit that nature can surprise at ever turn.
     
  8. Aug 16, 2013 #8
    Magnus A

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    Ohh! Love it!
    Can you post a plant picture for reference?
    /M
     
  9. Aug 18, 2013 #9
    DPfarr

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  10. Aug 20, 2013 #10
    newbud

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    Very nice. Great patience and growing.
    Yes...whole plant picture please.
    Thanks
     
  11. Aug 21, 2013 #11
    DPfarr

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    It should be open all the way soon and will take a whole picture then.

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  12. Aug 21, 2013 #12
    ZWUM

    ZWUM Bulbophiliac Staff Member

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    Excellent!!! That's a nice clone to boot!
     
  13. Aug 24, 2013 #13
    DPfarr

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    Now that I've finally bloomed it I can look forward to it becoming enormous, obtuse, and wholly masculine.
     
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  14. Aug 24, 2013 #14
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    That's wonderful. Thanks for the series.
     
  15. Aug 25, 2013 #15
    ZWUM

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    Well done!
     
  16. Sep 11, 2013 #16
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    i do love this section of bulbophyllum There is a far i visit every month that belongs to a dear friend of mine and i am always surprised what can be found there 2 months ago my eyes popped out of my head when i saw this :) EXP00002.jpg EXP00003.jpg EXP00004.jpg EXP00005.jpg EXP00006.jpg EXP00007.jpg
     
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  17. Sep 11, 2013 #17
    Andy May

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    All the plants above are Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis ine of which had 3 flower spikes on it on the 25th of last month hopefully will be in flower on my next trip the plant here with my wife is the longest of the macrobulbon section Bulbophyllum fletcherianum. to give you a rough gage on the plant 527786_305281352898042_1424996133_n.jpg my wife is 5' 4".
     
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  18. Sep 11, 2013 #18
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    love this monster!!!
     
  19. Sep 11, 2013 #19
    KellyW

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    Wow, that is massive.
     
  20. Sep 11, 2013 #20
    DPfarr

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    Those are so beautiful. If I was a sloth I'd hope these to grow on me.
     
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