Lc. ‘Gold Digger’ Orchid Jungle

[Duck Slipper]

I’ve had this dude for a long time. I got frustrated with it when I first got it. I bought it in bloom but couldn’t get it to bloom again. Short of throwing it in the ditch...I quit watering it, after feeling sorry for the shriveled up pseudo bulbs, I threw some water on it and...BOOM! This time it has 53 inflorescences and 23 yet to open.

 

[Paphluvr]

Wow! Just goes to show a little neglect doesn't always hurt. I'm a bit confused by your naming convention though. Is it LC. Gold Digger acquired from Orchid Jungle or? Usually single quotes are used around the clonal name.

 

[Duck Slipper]

Wow! Just goes to show a little neglect doesn't always hurt. I'm a bit confused by your naming convention though. Is it LC. Gold Digger acquired from Orchid Jungle or? Usually single quotes are used around the clonal name.

I probably have the quotes wrong Orchid Jungle was name.

 

[Paphluvr]

After doing an internet search it would appear that the name should be LC. Gold Digger 'Orchid Jungle'. Gold Digger would certainly seem to be a more appropriate name for this plant. Catt. Growers or specialists please chime in.

 

[Geek_it]

That is a nice specimen plant

 

[Duck Slipper]

After doing an internet search it would appear that the name should be LC. Gold Digger 'Orchid Jungle'. Gold Digger would certainly seem to be a more appropriate name for this plant. Catt. Growers or specialists please chime in.

Agreed!

 

[Duck Slipper]

https://www.exoticrainforest.com/Epilaeliocattleya Gold Digger op.htmlPerhaps this explains it.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

That is a specimen worthy of a cultural award for you eventhough you almost murdered it lol.

 

[Duck Slipper]

That is a specimen worthy of a cultural award for you eventhough you almost murdered it lol.

It gets moved outside in the summer and once I bring it back inside I don’t water it, for about 5-6 weeks, nothing...water it...boom. Works great. You can’t find a shriveled pseudo bulb on it.

 

[abax]

Outstanding show! The method seems drastic, but "what works for you works for you" as Tom says.

 

[Duck Slipper]

My bad...let me correct myself; 53 flowers and 23 yet to open on 13 inflorescences!!

 

[cnycharles]

Excellent! It knows you mean business now

 

[troy]

very nice!!!

 

[monocotman]

Stunning specimen!
David

 

[Djthomp28]

Wow! I love Lc. Gold Digger but I never got really good blooms from it. Clearly I did not know the secret...

Bravo!!

 

[Ozpaph]

thats a great display. The leaves are very green.