Orchids 2023

[Justin]

This plant may force me to reconsider my stance on the aesthetic value of sanderianum

 

[Ozpaph]

well done

 

[monocotman]

Wow!

 

[big923cattleya]

I agree! You need to reconsider.
That is GORGEOUS!

 

[Phragper]

all of the above and then some. WOW.

 

[emydura]

Just fantastic Justin. The first photo certainly shows off its aesthetic value, the second photo not so much. This species is all about the petals.

 

[NEslipper]

Gorgeous, I love it! What’s your humidity growing indoors this time of year?

 

[Justin]

Gorgeous, I love it! What’s your humidity growing indoors this time of year?

On this fine fall day, 60% RH indoors.

51 cm NS.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

This plant may force me to reconsider my stance on the aesthetic value of sanderianum

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Oh wow, the petals really twisted nicely. Now I'm looking at mine in disappointment so it feels bad and blooms . Is this an orchid inn cross? Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Just lovely!

The pride of my island!

 

[Justin]

Oh wow, the petals really twisted nicely. Now I'm looking at mine in disappointment so it feels bad and blooms . Is this an orchid inn cross? Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not from Orchid Inn. it was made by an unknown private breeder many years ago.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Is it still going strong and has the petal length increased?

This plant may force me to reconsider my stance on the aesthetic value of sanderianum

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[Justin]

Is it still going strong and has the petal length increased?

It has two pods from selfing.

 

[Justin]

Phrag longifolium 'Albrecht Gardens' showing some nice color with the cooler temps.

 

[monocotman]

Nice and dark!

 

[Justin]

haynaldianums getting started a little early this year...

 

[Tom-DE]

When some people say "I don't care for this or that...it is not my thing...", a lot of times, it is because they could not grow them well or bloom them, or they have never seen a good one in person...
Congrats on your sanderianum, Justin! Looks very legit to me....What is the petal length?

 

[Justin]

When some people say "I don't care for this or that...it is not my thing...", a lot of times, it is because they could not grow them well or bloom them, or they have never seen a good one in person...
Congrats on your sanderianum, Justin! Looks very legit to me....What is the petal length?

The sand was only 51 cm. I had another, better plant from this cross that had around 75. But it eventually croaked. This one is doing better. Has two selfed pods on it now.

 

[Tom-DE]

The sand was only 51 cm. I had another, better plant from this cross that had around 75. But it eventually croaked. This one is doing better. Has two selfed pods on it now.

The petal is a bit short but everything else looks fantastic. Good luck with the seed pods.
For subsequent bloomings, it normally will improve the petal length.

 

[NYEric]

Congrats. Thanks for sharing.