Phragmipedium kovachii

[Berthold]

I only tried one Phrag so far, Andean Fire, and I killed it in a couple seasons :sob:

But what is the standard life time of that bastard?

 

[Jason Fischer]

So I'm curious, was this a 'Maximus' x 'Goliath' sib? So far, that cross has given me the best shape overall, and yours is showing much better than average shape. I'd say that's a winner! Congrats!

 

[JPMC]

So I'm curious, was this a 'Maximus' x 'Goliath' sib? So far, that cross has given me the best shape overall, and yours is showing much better than average shape. I'd say that's a winner! Congrats!

Thank you. This one is 'Laura' x 'Ana'.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

But what is the standard life time of that bastard?

Eh?

 

[TDT]

But what is the standard life time of that bastard?

My Andean Fire is 12 years old or so and it has flowered every year with at least two spikes! I grow it intermediate temps, bright light and sitting in an in of rain or RO water. It is my most reliable plant in a collection of 100.

 

[Erythrone]

Andean Fire is not a kovachii hybrid. Were you talking about Andean Tears?

 

[Kavanaru]

Andean Fire is not a kovachii hybrid. Were you talking about Andean Tears?

I do not think it was meant to be a Pk hybrid... Kyushu only mentioned he has only tried to grow a Phrag (which by chance was Andean Fire!) and killed pretty quick...

 

[JPMC]

Duration of the flower

As of today, 04-15-2012, the flower has faded and fallen off the plant. I would estimate that the flower was in good condition for about 2 weeks. I don't know if this is typical or short because of my warm indoor environment rather than a cool greenhouse.

 

[eggshells]

Thanks for letting us know.

 

[John M]

JPMC, This was a very beautiful blooming of kovachii. You've grown the plant to perfection as well. Congratulations! I only hope that I can do as well with my plants one day!

 

[likespaphs]

i thought i heard somewhere that the flowers only last a couple weeks

 

[SlipperFan]

i thought i heard somewhere that the flowers only last a couple weeks

But that's true of most Phrags.

 

[likespaphs]

right
i guess when i heard it i thought the person was inferring the shorter side of Phrag flower life
but i only may have heard it
i don't really know..........