Blc. Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy'

[Dandrobium]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Very creative! I am impressed that you thought outside the box! The blooms are lovely. What window is that? I see no supplemental lighting.

I've been using this setup for a year now and I'm really liking it. I'm growing cattleyas, dends, paphs, oncs, a zygo, a phal, a bulbo, and a couple jewels in that same window! Most of them are doing well, its all about the placement. Some I'm sure would like it a little warmer and more humid. It's in my office at work so its difficult to keep humidity at or above 50%. Unfortunately, for convenience sake, they all bathe in the same bath, but none are worse for wear and I haven't had any problems. I don't do this for my orchids at home, nor would I recommend the practice.

Thanks everyone for your kind words! Only you guys could appreciate this, sometimes I get the eyebrow raise from 'normal' people

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Forgot to mention this is a south facing window, so things move around seasonally to avoid leaf burning. No supplemental lighting. There's a humidifier and small fan at ground level blowing upwards.

[charlesf6]

I am very impressed !

[Gthumbz89]

Really gorgeous!!!

How tall is the plant? Also is the growth habit neat compact?

[Dandrobium]

Originally Posted by Gthumbz89

Really gorgeous!!!

How tall is the plant? Also is the growth habit neat compact?

I haven't measured, but it is about 15 or 16" tall, 3 growths. It is relatively contained in a 5" pot with coarse media (medium/large bark, large CHC, LECA, & sponge rock)

Originally Posted by JFeathersmith

Did you make the macrame/net hangers that hold the plant pots, or buy them somewhere? And do you remove the plants completely, or does the whole thing go in the water?

I've been thinking about getting some macrame-type hangers (or making them) for some of my non-orchid plants, but between not having hooks or bars (yet), and concerns about it making watering more difficult, I haven't actually done it.

Yes, I made the hangers. They're quite easy, just made from string. Its very similar to the tutorial here: Chi Chi Dee Handmade: DIY Macrame Pot Hanger Tutorial
To water, I use a large cup and a cheap plastic pitcher. I catch the runoff with the cup. I let it drain into the cup until it drips slightly, and there's a shoe tray below to catch the remaining drips. Watering in place with this setup is quite easy, but you need something to catch any dripping for 15 minutes or so afterward.
The bulbo (medusae) up top has a small saucer beneath the pot to hold extra water between waterings.

[PaphMadMan]

Interesting set-up, and that's a gorgeous flower, but it may be mislabeled. Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy' is normally cream to yellow, with colored lip and splashed petals. It can be quite variable but this would be unusual.

[Dandrobium]

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Interesting set-up, and that's a gorgeous flower, but it may be mislabeled. Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy' is normally cream to yellow, with colored lip and splashed petals. It can be quite variable but this would be unusual.

Thank you, yes I've noticed it doesn't seem to show like others with the same name after googling it. I got it from a ST auction earlier this year from John M: W4 A2 CANADIANS: Blc. Momilani Rainbow 'The Gypsy' Divison - Slippertalk Orchid Forum- The best slipper orchid forum for paph, phrag and other lady slipper orchid discussion!
Definitely the same blooms as pictured in that thread, but different coloring from googled results. Either way, I'm enjoying it!

[DeaC]

Set-up is unique and well done and plants show off their appreciation.

[mjHuntingtonBeach]

Yes, I agree, I think you've got something different on your hands.

[FairyInTheFlowers]

I don't think there's any reason to question the ID. Flowers can change colour drastically based on environmental factors. They can even change colour depending on age, which is especially prominent in the Brassavola and Rhyncholaelia hybrids.

[dounoharm]

beautiful flower! I love that plant! your hanging method is really smart, I like that! good growing!