Blooms faithfully every summer! Extremely fragrant!
C. leopoldii (tigrina) 'Dark Memory '
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nice. I’ve yet to touch the bifoliates. what Are they like to grow compared to the unifoliates?
lovely spots
I love it.
They perform their best in hot, humid summer, and then grow rapidly. Love
them!Bifoliates are wonderful, both species and hybrids. Often more flowers per growth.
they can be a little fussy about when they are repotted. They really only want to be repotted when new roots emerging, which can be before, during, or after blooming depending on the species. They can sulk if timing is wrong. Look at Saint Augustine Orchid Society Website. There is a bunch of good information on these beauties Including who blooms when and which needs repotting when. Incorporating Bifoliates into your collection can give blooms in all the seasons.
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Electric colors! I grew this species in Florida. If memory serves (that's kinda shaky these days), it liked a lot more sun than your average Catt, and when in growth I watered and fertilized the heck out of it. Grew like a weed under those conditions. Great plant.
