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Pleurothallis phillipsii culture

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by Raven, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Jun 29, 2017 #1
    Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    Does anybody grow this species?
    Just received the plant, was going to grow it in my orchid tank but it is HUGE. I really like the bright-yellow flowers though, so would like to keep it. Could it be grown outside of a terrarium with a bit lower humidity (50-65%)?
     
  2. Jun 29, 2017 #2
    pcolman

    pcolman Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Did you try giving Andy's Orchids a call/email? I'm going to guess it's named after Andy or Harry. Though they list it as intermediate to cool, which for pleuros usually means liking a lot of humidity, but who knows, maybe it's a bit more tolerant?
     
  3. Jun 29, 2017 #3
    Chuck-NH

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    Hi, I have a large specimen of it and it is near the side vent in my greenhouse where the untreated outside air comes in. So I'm sure there are days when it see's much less than 50% for at least part of the day. I saw it growing at Andy's outdoors.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2017 #4
    Raven

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    Thank you, pcolman and Chuck for your comments. I've got this plant from Andy's Orchids but I didn't communicate with them and there is like zero information on this species. Since Anyd's growing this species outdoors, I think it should be fine in my growing set up.
    Chuck, you should post some blooming pics if you've had any. :)
     
  5. Jun 30, 2017 #5
    Chuck-NH

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    I know I have some pictures, but couldn't find when I was looking last night. I'll try again today.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2017 #6
    Raven

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    Chuck, when does it usually bloom for you?
     
  7. Mar 1, 2021 #7
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    ...got mine from andy 7-15...he told me at the time he found it on a clear-cut cliff-face in full sun...mine has repeatedly burned in sunlight...i told andy and he shrugged and reconfirmed he found it in sunlight...fyi & lol, i burn Cattleyas in my sun...

    ...i grow this outdoors year aroud here in zone 9b-10a...it's in bloom now...2-21...white dots are sleet damage... Pleurothallis phillipsii orchid species 2-17.JPG
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2021 #8
    Raven

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    Beautifully grown!
     
  9. Mar 14, 2021 #9
    Sabinchen

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    WOOOW looks very beautiful:clap::clap::clap: