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Huntleya gustavii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Raven, Dec 26, 2022.

  1. Dec 26, 2022 #1
    Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    BFF146AD-D7E4-4465-A1AF-4CA64AC3C26F.jpeg Small-sized, cool-growing species.
     
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  2. Dec 26, 2022 #2
    Marni

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    That is really striking! Great markings and vibrant yellow.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2022 #3
    DarleneJay

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    Lovely! You don't see these very often. Is it challenging?
     
  4. Dec 28, 2022 #4
    Raven

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    Actually, not challenging at all. I keep it at 52F nights and 72F days, pretty bright light, constant moisture and 70-90% humidity. It blooms nonstop. I grow two other Huntleya species in the intermediate greenhouse and they never bloom for me.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2022 #5
    Marni

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    I like the idea of easy to bloom.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2023 #6
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    So, you grow it cool? It's supposedly a warm grower. Good to know it will do well grown cool. WHat it is it potted in?
     
  7. Jan 3, 2023 #7
    Raven

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    I never tried growing it warm since the seller told me they grow them cool in South America. it is in a basket filled with equal parts of NZ sphagnum moss, medium Orchiata bark, and perlite. It stays constantly moist, pretty much a Dracula culture.