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Lepanthes inca

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by Tom-DE, May 21, 2013.

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  1. May 21, 2013 #1
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I would like to know your first-hand culture tips. Thanks.

    Also, what is the story on this one? I don't think it has been officially described. Some say it is just the new color form of L. echo from Peru...
     
  2. May 22, 2013 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    It was formally described in the latest issue of the OD. I grow it mounted with 56F minimum, though I have recently gotten some more clones that I am trying cooler. It has been quite easy and very free-flowering.
     
  3. May 22, 2013 #3
    ZWUM

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    So your the one who bought it! Lol.
     
  4. May 22, 2013 #4
    Tom-DE

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    Yuup, I bought it in Redland last Friday (if that is what you are talking about).
     
  5. May 22, 2013 #5
    Tom-DE

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    Fantastic! I am so glad to hear it finally has been formally described. Thank you for the culture tips too.
     
  6. May 22, 2013 #6
    ZWUM

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    Yes! My brother had set one aside and when we went back to pick it up they had sold it, at least we know where it is ;)
     
  7. May 22, 2013 #7
    Zack

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    I got mine from Andy's and it doesn't seem to be too picky. It seems to do well enough in my high humidity and low airflow terrarium (71°F maximum/55°F minimum). In the roughly six months I've had it, it's put out a leaf or two and bloomed a few times on a couple of inflorescences, but I'm sure it would appreciate more airflow.
     
  8. May 22, 2013 #8
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    ZWUM/Zach, certainly I am not the one who bought the last one. There were at least four more plants left on the table after I paid mine.

    Zack, thanks for the culture info.
     
  9. May 22, 2013 #9
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    Nice pick up Tom! Zack, good to know that Andy has some of these.
     
  10. May 22, 2013 #10
    Tom-DE

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    goods(too many Zach here), it was the only Lepanthes that I bought and Peru Flora brought in only one Lepanthes species. ODV had three or four other Lepanthes species( I was hoping they had a lot more than that) and I already have had them in my collection. I didn't check on Ecuagenera's plants closely but I doubt they brought in any Lepanthes for this show.
     
  11. May 22, 2013 #11
    ZWUM

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    I was just kidding with you Tom. There were very few lepanthes at the show. Ecugenera didn't bring any lepanthes unless they were gone by the time I got there.
     
  12. May 22, 2013 #12
    ZWUM

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    We did luck out and got a Lepanthes niesseniae at ODV they only had one.
     
  13. May 22, 2013 #13
    Tom-DE

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    Lepanthes niesseniae, L. calodictyon and L. telipogoniflora were the only three Lepanthes that ODV brought in for the show. Juan said I should do preorder for Redland if I wanted other Lepanthes on their product list. I don't blame them for not bringing more Lepanthes because most of their Lepanthes could not handle the hot condition for long in the park anyway.
     
  14. May 22, 2013 #14
    newbud

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    interesting
     
  15. May 22, 2013 #15
    Marni

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    Most of the vendors are very happy to take pre-orders before shows. If you aren't there to pick up, they ship.