Phrag. Elfin's Elegance

[Dandrobium]

I got a division of this from our society meeting last fall. Not sure who put it up for auction, but I couldn't pass on it

 

[John M]

That's really nice! Great acquisition!

 

[mrhappyrotter]

I wouldn't have been able to pass on it either. I bet it's a very small grower, and the flowers are really pretty.

 

[grubea]

I really like that.

 

[abax]

Very good buy! I really like it.

 

[NYEric]

Nice. Its good to get JP's hybrids.

 

[Cosmic Orchid]

Nice plant! Semi hydroponic? How has that been for you? What nutrients do you use, kelp? low-K?

 

[Dandrobium]

Thanks all! Yes it seems to be a compact grower. A great attribute for a phrag!
Most of my phrags are in semi hydro, except for kovachii & besseae, and a few seedlings. I use the large size Hydroton, and it has been going quite well for me. It almost feels like cheating, to be honest. I feed kelp & humic acid after repotting, then maybe monthly after that. Nutrients are fairly low, and I top up the pots with rain water rather than fertilizer. 12-4-8 Miracle Gro & micros, Cal-Mag, fish fert, but flushing with rainwater in between. Because the fish stinks, I maybe only use it once a month.

 

[phrag guy]

Nice one Dan,looks like it just opened.I would imaging the petals will get a lot longer

 

[Dandrobium]

Thanks Russell, yes it just opened a few days ago and petals have been growing.

 

[eaborne]

Cool!

 

[blondie]

It's a really nice flower I'd defo have it in my collection congrats.

 

[SlipperFan]

Me, too!