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Lepanthopsis astroflora in spike

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by TheKellylove, Jul 27, 2014.

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  1. Jul 27, 2014 #1
    TheKellylove

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    I have a lepanthopsis astroflora which is definitely in spike, but I'm wondering how long it will take to bloom.
    I have an orchid guild meeting next month and I'd like to show it off!
    Has anyone had experience with how long it takes this tiny beauty to open it's flowers?
     
  2. Jul 27, 2014 #2
    Tom-DE

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    What stage of the spikes now? and when is your meeting?

    It doesn't take very long to bloom but at least 3 weeks if the spikes are just starting.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2014 #3
    TheKellylove

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    There are six or seven spikes, all in different stages. The longest one is about an inch and a half. The shortest is probably just peeping out of the leaf. Any idea how long the blooms last?
    The meeting is august 10, so two weeks.
     
  4. Jul 28, 2014 #4
    Tom-DE

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    I don't think it is going to bloom for you in time for the meeting... but it might, it all depends on your growing condition.

    I have never paid much attention to each individual flower, so I don't know how long the flowers will last, perhaps 10-14 days. When mine comes into bloom, there are dozens of spikes with hundreds of flowers. It will be in bloom for weeks at a time.
     
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    TheKellylove

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    Aw man... Maybe next month.
    It's in a high humidity terrarium with a few other plants. The temp ranges from about seventy to about ninety. It's medium light, with brief direct sun in the early morning. What are your conditions like?
     
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    I attached a photo but the flower spike is not clear. It's right in the center of the picture and is a purple color with a bulbous end. What do you think?
     
  7. Jul 28, 2014 #7
    Tom-DE

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    If it is showing buds, then it might bloom in time for you. Otherwise, it is going to be late.

    The temperature for mine is 55-75F. medium shade.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2014 #8
    Wade

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    A saving grace is they can bloom 3 or 4 times a year when they get happy.