tnyr5
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Chiu Hua Dancer
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troy
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That is a good one
troy
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Where did you get it from?
Going to be good!
Migrant13
Mature growth?
Big plant! First time blooming?
phraggy
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This looks like it's going to be a fantastic bloom. I'm sure you will post when fully opened.
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troy
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Excellent growing, anxiously patiently awaiting for the blooms to open lol..m I love chiu hua, I have one in a buddys greenhouse waiting to pick up. Do you grow this bright? Cool nights right now?
The Mutant
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Oh, and I just wrote that I wanted a Chiu Hua Dancer on my wishlist the other day! You tempter! I'm extremely jealous, just so you know. I haven't seen this cross for sale anywhere in the EU. I hope it'll make its way here eventually.
tnyr5
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Boy, when you guys want attention...
Let's see, I got it from Little Brook Orchids (for future reference, most of my plants come from the nurseries within driving distance of me.) & yes, first time bloom(3 flowers), huge plant. I was actually there today & they have another one in spike. I bought mine a few weeks before it spiked, so I can't take credit for it.
Can't really give you any culture info that you haven't heard to be honest. I'm growing it with the rest of the multis but out near the edge where there's less light. The weather is cool here and so are all the local greenhouses.
Let's see, I got it from Little Brook Orchids (for future reference, most of my plants come from the nurseries within driving distance of me.) & yes, first time bloom(3 flowers), huge plant. I was actually there today & they have another one in spike. I bought mine a few weeks before it spiked, so I can't take credit for it.
Can't really give you any culture info that you haven't heard to be honest. I'm growing it with the rest of the multis but out near the edge where there's less light. The weather is cool here and so are all the local greenhouses.
polyantha
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Nice CHD. What is the leaf span?
tnyr5
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About 30"
tnyr5
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troy
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That bud looks small for a chiu hua
The Mutant
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SlipperKing
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The buds look normal to me. I would suggest not clipping the spike too tightly, it could interfer with spike elongation. Making for a very short stem.
tnyr5
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Rick, I thought of that; the clips are attached to the wire spike, which holds them open in the position you see. The stem is just sitting loosely in the open space.
SlipperFan
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It may be the perspective, but the buds look like they are so heavy they will break the stem at the clip.
tnyr5
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It's just an optical illusion. I do have a question, though. Will vigorous airflow shorten the petals?
Nervous parent!
