Phrag Mary Bess

[TDT]

Wonderful flowering this year! I took the photos, and I'm not as skilled as my daughter! But they record the plant's activities....

This photo was taken in May just as it was starting to flower - I was amazed at the branching!

Here it is July 5, going crazy.

And this photo was taken this morning.

Thanks.

 

[Denver]

That's spectacular!

 

[Justin]

holy smoke that is awesome! on such a small plant too!

 

[SlipperFan]

You are growing it beautifully!

 

[abax]

I assume you mean crazy beautiful, don't you? ;>)

 

[Silvan]

That's a pretty amazing plant you got there! Congrats on it's culture too! :clap:
what is the pink one in the background on the second picture?

 

[Clark]

I'm not in it for the leaves either.
Where did you get this?

 

[monocotman]

Fantastic plant!
David

 

[phrag guy]

that is great,do not see this this one any more

 

[TDT]

Thanks everyone. Clark, I purchased the plant in 2009 from Paramount Orchids when they were based in Calgary, Alberta; they have since moved their operation to BC.

According to the tag this Mary Bess was made with Phrag besseae 'Fire Engine".

Silvan, the pink flower is on Phrag Schroderae. It now has a second flower open.

 

[Silvan]

Silvan, the pink flower is on Phrag Schroderae. It now has a second flower open.

I thought it might have been a Schroderae, but we never know. Thanks.

 

[eaborne]

Fantastic clone!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[phrag guy]

Thanks everyone. Clark, I purchased the plant in 2009 from Paramount Orchids when they were based in Calgary, Alberta; they have since moved their operation to BC.

According to the tag this Mary Bess was made with Phrag besseae 'Fire Engine".

Silvan, the pink flower is on Phrag Schroderae. It now has a second flower open.

This plant was made from a friend of mine in Ont. The besseae used is one of the old OZ plants

 

[Lmpgs]

What a beauty! So vigorous and healthy!!

 

[eteson]

Wow! This is a spectacular clone. Very well grown also!

 

[TDT]

This plant was made from a friend of mine in Ont. The besseae used is one of the old OZ plants

That's great to know! Thanks!
And thanks to everyone for their kind words, much appreciated.

 

[SlipperKing]

What beauty Tracey. It looks like you are growing it in a semi-hydro state but without the stones. Is that correct?

 

[TDT]

Yes, that's right Rick. I repotted into this style of pot last year and the plant seems to like it. I water with rainwater every day to keep the level up to the holes and I do try to flush with copious amounts of fresh rainwater every couple of weeks, although sometimes it doesn't happen that often. The mix is bark, charcoal, and clay pellets.

 

[Clark]

Thanks Tracey and Russell.

Tracey, that's a great plant.