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Stereochilus dalatensis

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, May 23, 2009.

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  1. May 23, 2009 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I bought this as Stereochilus dalatensis, but the lip is quite different on that species. I am pretty confident of the name, but am open to other opinions.
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  2. May 23, 2009 #2
    masdevallia

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    I have never heard of this one. Very nice little thing.
     
  3. May 23, 2009 #3
    Tom-DE

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    Marni, I think it was labeled correstly. The growth, flower form and lip shape of my S. dalatensis look just like yours.

    That is a beautiful plant and it is the biggest one that I have seen so far.
     
  4. May 23, 2009 #4
    Marni

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    Tom, mine came from Andy and I know others who have gotten it labeled that way. A friend I respect told me it wasn't Stereochilus, but Sarcoglyphis comberi. This may take a bit of digging on my part, because now I'm not so sure.
     
  5. May 23, 2009 #5
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I did some more research and I believe that it is as originally labeled, Stereochilus dalatensis. So do I try to change the title of this thread?
     
  6. May 23, 2009 #6
    Alexis

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    Wow, that is way cool! Speaking of cool, what are its growing temps?

    I think you should change the title, so others can find this thread if they're doing research on this orchid.
     
  7. May 23, 2009 #7
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I changed the title for you, Marni.
     
  8. May 23, 2009 #8
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    Love it!
     
  9. May 23, 2009 #9
    Jean

    Jean whatever

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    Wonderful plant and flowers!
     
  10. May 23, 2009 #10
    Candace

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    Very cool.
     
  11. May 23, 2009 #11
    Karen

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    Wow! I like that a lot!
     
  12. May 23, 2009 #12
    Marni

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    Thanks, glad you like it. And thanks especially to Tom for helping with the ID.

    Alexis, I am growing it intermediate with moderate light (moderately bright in winter), year round water (daily for much of the year) and fertilizer, gentle air movement. It has been on the mount about 4 years and I think it is time to remount on to harder wood as it is staying too wet, I like it to dry between waterings.
     
  13. May 23, 2009 #13
    Dale

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    "I made an unspeakable grammatical error."

    Jesus, Alexis. That was a close one. You probably woulda gone to hell.