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02-08-2023, 12:45 AM
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Dendrochilum smithianum
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02-08-2023, 09:14 AM
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i am impressed. i have spotty success with this genus
how/where is it growing?
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02-08-2023, 09:45 AM
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This one is growing indoors (60-75 oF) at the moment. I potted it in fine bark with hydroton at the bottom for drainage. I have it constantly wet - you can see the pot and saucer turning green.
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02-08-2023, 02:51 PM
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cool, how long does your bark last in that configuration?
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02-08-2023, 10:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts
cool, how long does your bark last in that configuration?
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It seems fine for 2 years? The hydroton is soaking wet but the bark is just moist.
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02-10-2023, 05:27 AM
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That is a very cool plant. I do like those bright yellow blooms also. It looks like a relatively small-grower, which means I can easily hide it and thereby avoid a finger-wagging lecture from my partner about breaking my "no new orchids in 2023" new year's resolution, which was ignored faster than a gift membership to CrossFit.
Are the blooms of this species fragrant?
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02-10-2023, 06:47 PM
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It’s quite small. Not miniature, but small enough to hide it from your partner… haha. It is quite fragrant - unfortunately in an awful way. Thankfully you’d have to get pretty close to notice.
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