Orange Epidendrum radicans, Florida ground orchid?
Tom zone 9b Florida
3 years ago
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Comments (1)I've got the next post offering BC Maikai Mayumi. Photo's of the divisions below if you're interested. Lori Here is a link that might be useful: Bc Maikai photo's here...See MoreGround Orchid Plicata
Comments (23)Way to go D'Ann. We will be having fun taking pictures with our new cameras. I have to go back to the book to figure out how to do things, but that is only because I'm not familiar with the camera yet. DH did say that for macro pictures I should use the large setting to get all the fine detail, then I can crop, like I did with the first pictures. Have fun! I am dreaming of a sweet baby queen's wreath vine. I think it is so cool to have bits from other's gardens added to our own. *** Olya ~ Loved visiting your website. What beauties you grow. I would love to be in your orchid house. : -) What are the purple fowers in picture #3 of your backyard spring 2008 album? *** Katkin ~ My spaths are still in their pot, blooming like crazy. Do you divide your spaths after they finish blooming? I think I might divide mine to have more around. Do you have pictures of yours in the ground? FlowerLady...See Moreground orchids
Comments (8)The two ground orchids I know anything about are the Nun's Orchid and the Chinese Ground Orchid. If you're in zone 10, your friend can probably leave them in the ground year round. The only time I've ever cut back my Nun's Orchid is when the leaves get really tattered. They stay green year round. She could try cutting the flower stalk when the last flowers on it begin to bloom and perhaps that will encourage another flower stalk to grow. I don't know about the Chinese Ground Orchid, but my Nun's seems to reproduce rather slowly. I divide the bulblets about every three years. Living in N. FL. I must keep it potted, but leave it outside most of the year. Hope this is the sort of info she is looking for. cora...See Moreground Orchid Seed
Comments (2)Is your ground orchid epidendrum radicans (usually orange flowers on elongating stems with glossy leaves that come directly off the stem) or spathoglottis plictata (long "corrugated" leaves). I searched to see how to harvest and use the seed pod of the epidendrum as I usually throw mine away. Didn't find a lot but what I did convinces me that I'll continue to throw them away and propagate via stem cuttings. If you're looking for a challenge, it sounds like seed propagation may be for you: http://www.users.on.net/~gmcorbin/BOS/Articles/Orchids%20From%20Seed.html The link below suggests seed propagation of spathoglottis is much easier: http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/orchidtalk/general-orchid-culture/16090-spathoglottis-plicata-seed-pod-what-these.html June...See MoreTom
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