caudatum and popowii

[maitaman]

DRORCHID- caudatum is found from Mexico to Peru. Not all are pale, anymore than all popowii are dark. The caudatum has narrower and longer leaves. The petals on popowii are almost twice the length of caudatum. The bloom stems on caudatum are longer.

 

[Drorchid]

DRORCHID- caudatum is found from Mexico to Peru. Not all are pale, anymore than all popowii are dark. The caudatum has narrower and longer leaves. The petals on popowii are almost twice the length of caudatum. The bloom stems on caudatum are longer.

Interesting! First time I have heard that "caudatum" grows all the way up to Mexico! To my understanding it is only native to Peru. Our caudatum's here at the nursery do have petals that are almost as long as our Phrag. popowii. Next time when you see a "caudatum", can you take a picture of the pouch up close? One of the main differences (besides the color) between caudatum and popowii, is the popowii has little dimples in the pouch, caudatum has a smooth pouch (with no dimples).

Phrag. popowii, showing the little dimples in the pouch:


Phrag. caudatum:


Robert

 

[SlipperKing]

Interesting information

 

[Eddie]

constructive materials !

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Gorgeous specimen plants and interesting comments on the growing conditions... Thanks!