Ctsm. tenebrosum 'St. Francis' x self

[Hawaiian Sunshine]

For isurus79. The bulbs matured before throwing out the spike. I thought I had a picture showing the entire plant but after reviewing my files, I took pictures of only the inflorescence. The flowers closed up after about a week.

[isurus79]

Jasen,
Thanks for the input! I cant wait to see your blooms!

Mel,
I was curious because tenebrosums are supposed to throw their spikes as the bulb is growing, rather than throwing the spike when mature. Your plant gives me hope that I will see blooms from my tenebrosum after all! As I said earlier, my p-bulbs matured several months ago but no spike. I guess I'll wait and see.

[Hawaiian Sunshine]

Hi Steve. I took a more careful look at my plant. The spike came out from a new bulb and not from the matured back bulbs. I'll take a picture of the flowerless spike for you to see.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian Sunshine

Hi Steve. I took a more careful look at my plant. The spike came out from a new bulb and not from the matured back bulbs. I'll take a picture of the flowerless spike for you to see.

Ahhh! The plot thickens! I guess Ill have to wait for next year. Its interesting that you are getting another bulb this late in the season. I have to say though, Ive got 1 Cycnoches and 2 Catasetums sending out new growth as well. Weird season.

[gmdiaz]

What incredible blooms! I've never seen anything similar!

And the color IS so very striking!

Gorgeous!!!!

[Hawaiian Sunshine]

For Steve: Here is a photo showing the location of the spike relative to the bulbs. The flowers on the spike have dried up and fallen off. The spike is attached to the green bulb.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian Sunshine

For Steve: Here is a photo showing the location of the spike relative to the bulbs. The flowers on the spike have dried up and fallen off. The spike is attached to the green bulb.

Thanks for the pic! Looks like a VERY healthy plant. Great growing!