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Could be. Check w/ the vendor if possible. It looks like Twilight or Sunset Glow to me IMHO.
SlipperFan
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I think it's too red for the Sergeant Erics I've seen -- and the petals are too short. But it sure is nice!
John M
Orchid Addict
I'm not familiar enough with Sergeant Eric to comment on this plant's possible lineage. However, the plant does look quite stressed. It's a beautiful flower....and you wouldn't want to lose the plant; so, I'd cut that stem off to save the plant's strength and help to ensure that it survives to bloom again.
Leo Schordje
wilted blossom
If it is Seargent Eric, it is exceptionally well colored. Shape is in range, there is a batch of these out there made with a 4N Eric Young - and the better of them DO have this shape. So I would just go with the tag, and enjoy the fact that you have an exceptional one. The name is certainly in the range of possibilities.
You should exhibit it when it is big enough for 2 or more bloom stems. And exhibit it as Seargent Eric unless the vendor gives you information to the contrary.
You should exhibit it when it is big enough for 2 or more bloom stems. And exhibit it as Seargent Eric unless the vendor gives you information to the contrary.
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goldenrose
Guest
This has been the only comment about the condition of the plant. At first I thought it looked OK but when one clicks the far right image, one can see the brown pitted markings.
Can we turn this into a learning experience for the newbies? What do you feel it is due to?
John M
Orchid Addict
The leaves are quite pale green to yellow indicating extreme light levels, or more likely, severe stress caused by environment or pathogens. It also could be a sign of an inadequate root system; such as a newly potted plant that has not established, but rather, has gone down hill a bit. Also, the leaves look like they are beginning to curl on the edges, which to me means that the root system is either dead/dying, or the plant has been so stressed that the root system is failing to function properly, even though the roots may not be dead.
The markings on the foliage look like either chemical burn (not likely because it's such a random shape), or, it's an indication of a mite or thrips infestation. That kind of problem can also show up following an extreme cold spell. This latter situation is something that I just had first hand experience with, of course. It starts with Mesophyl cell collapse which progresses to obvious cell death. The Phrag in the photo here, looks like a lot of my Phrags that survived the freeze; but, are very unhappy now, because of it.
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charlie c
Guest
John,
You might want to contact Chuck Acker. It's obviously one of his crosses. And while he's not responsible for the shape it's in now, he most likely has a better handle on the genetic tendencies of the parents and what would be the best agent(s) to correct the problem.
I've always found Chuck to to very forthright and generous with advice. It seems it might be faster and more effective than the "hunt and peck" method.
It looks like it really has the potential to be a spectacular blooming with a strong plant underneath it. It would be a shame to loss it.
charlie c
You might want to contact Chuck Acker. It's obviously one of his crosses. And while he's not responsible for the shape it's in now, he most likely has a better handle on the genetic tendencies of the parents and what would be the best agent(s) to correct the problem.
I've always found Chuck to to very forthright and generous with advice. It seems it might be faster and more effective than the "hunt and peck" method.
It looks like it really has the potential to be a spectacular blooming with a strong plant underneath it. It would be a shame to loss it.
charlie c
