Phrag. klotzscheanum

[orchidman77]

Doesn't this species appreciate lots of light, Dot? Have read some things to that end...mine is in plenty of light and seems to be happily growing three growths at once!

David

 

[tomkalina]

It definitely requires high light to grow best. Ours grow 4" below a bank of four T5's in winter. In summer they are in the brightest part of the gh where the light levels approach 4,000 fc.

 

[SlipperFan]

Tom, would you give it direct sun? Mine gets filtered sun - very bright but not direct. My mature Phrags get direct sun (through treated glass) when we have it in Michigan. We get lots of clouds in the winter months, which is why I added lights to my greenhouse.

 

[tomkalina]

Dot,

I'd definately recommend growing your klotzscheanums in direct sun with the mature Phrags. They should thrive as long as you don't allow them to dry out.

 

[troy]

Klotzchianum is ugly lol... imo

 

[orchidman77]

Klotzchianum is ugly lol... imo

Don't say that; my klotzscheanum might get upset! I love it--one man's trash...

Glad to confirm high light....I keep mine in the sun and really soaked!

David

 

[SlipperFan]

Thanks, Tom.

 

[eaborne]

Great to see!

 

[brasphrag]

They like a lot of light, almost full Sun in habitat, but altitude make temperature get not so high, excellent ventilation is also important.
With your permission I include one of mine clones, last flowering.




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[eteson]

So nice
Thanks for the tips
Eliseo

 

[tomkalina]

Nice clone, Roberto. Thank you for sharing with us.

 

[NYEric]

Nice, show us the plant please.

 

[brasphrag]

Here is the plant. I use arenitic river sand as potting media.


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[eggshells]

Is it just river sand or are there something else in that potting mix?

 

[brasphrag]

The organic fertilizer that decompose , "Bocashii" . I use it twice a year.

 

[SlipperFan]

Very interesting, brasphrag. Thanks for posting.

 

[NYEric]

Very informative. Now can you send me that nice bunch of klotz!?

 

[troy]

Is this a klotz? Grown in very bright light

 

[brasphrag]

Sorry , but it is not. Must wait untill flowering to exactly what is.

 

[troy]

Thanks