Finally... Phragmipedium humboltii in spike!

[DrLeslieEe]

After 3 years of just greening, my humboltii is finally spiking with two inflorescences and 3 buds each! I’m just tickled with anticipation because Phrags are rare in my collection (only have 5 here) and that they usually refuse to bloom for me. So a double happiness! Can’t wait for the 12 long trellises!

 

[dodidoki]

One of my favourite.Keep us posted please.

 

[abax]

I'm giddy with anticipation! Keep those reports coming.

 

[NYEric]

Tempting the jinx!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

The buds are developing so elegantly. The sheaths are like art.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Almost there!!



Exciting... we should have a guessing game to see how long the petals will get. I say 60 cm... others?

 

[Michael Bonda]

Can’t wait to see the blooms. Congrats. The two spikes are a testament to your fantastic growing ability and knowledge!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Can’t wait to see the blooms. Congrats. The two spikes are a testament to your fantastic growing ability and knowledge!

Thanks Michael. I usually just wing it lol.

I know what the plant likes (eg bright light and warm). I have a shelf that is bright and warm. I put plant there. Haha...

And that is my secret hehe. That's how I grow. Connecting the dots.

 

[JimNJ]

After 3 years of just greening, my humboltii is finally spiking with two inflorescences and 3 buds each! I’m just tickled with anticipation because Phrags are rare in my collection (only have 5 here) and that they usually refuse to bloom for me. So a double happiness! Can’t wait for the 12 long trellises!

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Can’t wait to see ...

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Has anyone had problems with phrag petals extending under home conditions with low humidity (around 30%)?

If so, what have they tried and how successful was that method?

I want to give these buds the best chance. They will open in 1-3 days...

 

[Dandrobium]

I caught this thread just in time! Really looking forward to seeing these! Great job!! They are slow, still waiting for mine to bloom from years of growing.

 

[PeteM]

So whats the game plan? humidifier? Will be difficult to confine a hot shelf to raise humidity. I think your best option is a strategically placed humidifier. Will be interesting to see what you come up with. Looking forward to the blooms, great growing!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

I will likely put in front of a cool mister when flowers elongate ... I’ll post pics as they extend ... the flowers will pop open likely tomorrow.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Almost there!!

 

[Guldal]

Oh, my God... you have started on Phrags, too, Leslie?!

Allow me to remind you of the ol' nursery rhyme:
"Slippery, slippery, slippery slope,
Buy him a Phrag, and there is no hope...!"

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Oh, my God... you have started on Phrags, too, Leslie?!

Allow me to remind you of the ol' nursery rhyme:
"Slippery, slippery, slippery slope,
Buy him a Phrag, and there is no hope...!"

Haha... cute rhyme.

And no, I have not started on Phrags... I have grown them over 20 years but sold most of it to create space for cattleyas. I only have 5 (including besseae’Carlisle’) now and likely may sell them all off.

My newest obsession is Sophronitis; cernua, wittigiana, pygmeae, brevipedunculata, mantiquera etc!! I want them all lol.

 

[Michael Bonda]

If you sell your Phragmipedium
I’ll purchase them all!!!!

 

[Guldal]

That leaves me a bit less concerned!

My newest obsession is Sophronitis; cernua, wittigiana, pygmeae, brevipedunculata, mantiquera etc!! I want them all lol.

And this info even more so, as they do not usually take up loads of space - and to some are even considered to be just another form for Cattleya!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Bummer! It turns out that this plant was mislabeled.... it turned out to be Phrag warscewiczianum syn wallisii with the white pouch and light petals.

 

[PeteM]

Oh no! Sorry. I’ve had that happen with me before to a few phrags.. actually kovachii. I thought I was the best grower in the world at the time because it was moving along at a fast clip. Then bloomed as a kovachii hybrid.. wha wha whaa.. what can you do.