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Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by Dale, Sep 21, 2010.

  1. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I received this last March from a a secret shopper friend who attended POE. It's labeled Porpax elwesii, but I don't think that's right. Pseudobulbs have just recently matured and apical bloom spikes have been initiated and are elongating this very second. That doesn't match the bloom habit of photos I've found on the 'net for P. elwesii. Any ideas? Winner will be entered in a drawing to win a Justin Bieber lunch pail and matching pencil case. And... no begging. You know who you are.
    porpaxelwesiiplant1stack.jpg porpaxelwesiiplant2stack.jpg
     
  2. Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Can I have it?
     
  3. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    I'll think about it.

    No.
     
  4. Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    How about half of it then?
     
  5. botanist

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    It is Eria muscicola or related species.
     
  6. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    Thanks, botanist. I owe you a beer.

    I'm sure we can work something out, Jon. I'd like to see flowers, though, before I start parceling out divisions.
     
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    It's pure love, that's what. Can't wait to see flowers!
     
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    Coool!!
     
  9. mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    I already have a Justin Beiber pencil case anyway. :rolleyes:
     
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    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Whatever it is, it is terribly attractive as pictured. What fabulous shapes!
     
  11. This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    are those tiny?
    they look like they are.
     
  12. Chris

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    Can't wait to see bloom pics!
     
  13. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    That is so unique. It looks like it is melting. And, what Chris said.
     
  14. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    "are those tiny?"

    No. They're a little smaller than an American nickel which is 2 cm in diameter.
     
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    Better get rid of those spider mites!
     
  16. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    It sure looks like spider mites, but..... it's not. This plant is right next to the herpetarium which houses my tortoises on a sand substrate. Between them digging and the exhaust fan moving sand and dust around, things can get a little gritty in that corner of the green house.
     
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    Ok... but I still see webs between the two left plants on the first photo and between the curled leaves (left side) on the second photo...
     
  18. Dale

    Dale New Member

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    This is the time of year when spiderlings leave their 'nest' or brood area to prepare for overwintering. They're pretty easy to notice in the green house after morning watering. When you mentioned spider mites this evening I went and checked the plant to make sure there were no mites. I did find a few tiny spiders on the plant, though.

    I overhead water everything in the GH so mites have never been a problem.
     
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    Man, with all of the cool plants you have out there, I wouldn't want anything to happen to them!
    Glad to hear They are all ok!
    Jim
     
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    It's a developing Triffid...just a baby at this stage. Watch the blooms from a safe distance.