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Stanhopea oculata

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Apr 29, 2015.

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  1. Apr 29, 2015 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Grown mounted on a slatted plaque with sphagnum moss. I grow this brighter than what I think is typical for the genus but due to its large size I just had to put it where it fit and it does very well for me. I grow it intermediate - warm and moist. This 2-year old division has 6 spikes in various stages of development. I am fascinated by it.

    Stanhopea oculata profile-900.jpg Stanhopea plant-900.jpg

    Anther cap, stigma, rostellum detail
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    Buds
    Stanhopea oculata buds-600.jpg Stanhopea oculata close-600.jpg

    From below
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  2. Apr 29, 2015 #2
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Great blooming! Congrats!
     
  3. Apr 29, 2015 #3
    rico

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    Amazing! Keep us updated on the further development.
     
  4. Apr 29, 2015 #4
    Alexey

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    Great species with alien-like flowers.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2015 #5
    sam1147

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    Awesome- short bloom ??
     
  6. Apr 30, 2015 #6
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I don't remember how long from past bloomings. i'll report back here when I know.
     
  7. Apr 30, 2015 #7
    pontupo

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    Love it!
     
  8. Apr 30, 2015 #8
    HolyCity

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    Ooh! Very beautiful! I need to add this one to my collection soon.
     
  9. May 4, 2015 #9
    annabanana1987

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    Very awesome ! I shall show my seedling what it needs to do!lol ! Thanks as always Kelly beautiful plant !
     
  10. May 4, 2015 #10
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Sam, they last about 6 days for me but with the other spikes developing it should be in bloom about a month.

    Thank you, Anna.