Cycnoches herrenhusanum - Orchid Board

isurus79 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 12:34 AM

Cycnoches herrenhusanum on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Cycnoches herrenhusanum on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

This is a plant I picked up last year from Exotic Orchids of Maui and this year it rewarded me with 2 spikes of male flowers. This species is a must have for any Cycnoches fan! These flowers do, however, look very similar to the pics I posted of the Cyc William Clarke, though this species does have some differences; most notably the reflexed petals and 'bug like' rather than 'star like' lip on the herrenhusanum.

RosieC · #2 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 03:59 AM

I keep thinking I'm not so keen on Cycnoches, then I see pics like this. Stunning!

tuvoc · #3 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 11:25 AM

Awesome, Steve! Just out of curiosity, how big do these guys need to be to bloom? I bought a 'blooming size' this spring, that is about 13 inches tall now, but no sign of a spike.

Kim

dgenovese1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 12:18 PM

Yeah Steve!

...there's not much more to say. Thanks!

Gena · #5 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 12:38 PM

Steve, it is beautiful! Congratulations! Blooming is just wonderful!!!
Cycnoches herrenhusanum is one of my favorites among Cycnoches.

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Originally Posted by tuvoc

Just out of curiosity, how big do these guys need to be to bloom?

Kim, yours is really of blooming size. I do have one Cycnoches herrenhusanum and it is still very young, only 4.5 inches in size, but it has a spike now.

isurus79 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tuvoc

Awesome, Steve! Just out of curiosity, how big do these guys need to be to bloom? I bought a 'blooming size' this spring, that is about 13 inches tall now, but no sign of a spike.

Kim

Ya, Gena is right about your blooming size plant. Just give it some more time and you should see a spike coming any time now. Most of my Cycnoches are just starting to put out spikes right now, so yours should be soon.

tuvoc · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks Steve and Gena.

Kim

Bruno De Toni · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 10:03 AM

Congratulation Steve, your plant is awesome. Herrenhusanum is a must for those who likes cycnoches. A few months ago I bought an hybrid beteewen herrenhusanum x barthiorum (Martha Clark) and I am just waiting to see the flowers in a few weeks. Does anyone knows where to buy this plant in USA???.

Gena · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruno De Toni

Does anyone knows where to buy this plant in USA???.

Bruno, at Sunset Valley Orchids. Here is the link Sunset Valley Orchids - Grower and hybridizer of quality orchids, Vista CA At the moment it is marked "SOLD OUT" but may be it is good idea to ask them anyway....

Bruno De Toni · #10 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gena

Bruno, at Sunset Valley Orchids. Here is the link Sunset Valley Orchids - Grower and hybridizer of quality orchids, Vista CA At the moment it is marked "SOLD OUT" but may be it is good idea to ask them anyway....

Thanks Gena, but I have never seen this particular plant being sold by Fred Clark. I never asked him about this plant but I will write him just in case.