New Phrag. YIKES! - Orchid Board

tuvoc · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 07:12 PM

I knew these guys got big, but---! I just unpacked this, and boy, am I out of room now.

It's Phrag Eric Young 4N Mont Millais' x Sorcerer's Apprentice 4N. That's a three inch pot, and the spike is two feet, and just showing buds. Needless to say, I'm thrilled, but a bit overwhelmed.

Kim

Zoi2 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 07:17 PM

WOW! Where did you get it, it is so healthy looking!
Joann

camille1585 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 07:27 PM

It's a monster! It must have been in a really really big box! The pot looks so small in comparison to the plant. Now what are you going to do with it when it puts out new growths?

quiltergal · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 11:36 PM

FEED ME SEYMOUR!

I know what you mean. Some are really huge. China Dragon is one of my favorites but I just don't have the room. I look for hybrids with bessea or schlimii in the parentage. At least I have a chance they won't take over the house!

Lagoon · #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:24 AM

LOL!! Kim, could you not find a bigger phrag to grow?

Anyways, looks like its in beautiful shape, looking forward in seeing the blooms -- should be a real beauty.
Congrats & happy growing

playtime8978 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:45 AM

I also recently purchased one and had kittens when I opened the box and saw the size of it, I have no where to put such a large plant and it has a new gowth starting so it is only gonna get bigger

teach me to check out the size of a plant before I go oooooh isnt that pretty

Lagoon · #7 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:51 AM

No worries Carrie ... my door will always been open to you're phrags

I always forgive the large growers when they bloom, I do have some heart, you know?

playtime8978 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagoon

No worries Carrie ... my door will always been open to you're phrags

I always forgive the large growers when they bloom, I do have some heart, you know?

I fear I might have to give this guy away at some point as I do not have much room and I am sure someone with more space could give it a better home than I can but I so want to see it bloom first, I was told it only flowers once from a leaf fan

so I might have to wait a very long time. If anyone in the UK wants a Phrag Eric Young be warned I might have one going lol

Lagoon · #9 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 09:11 AM

Yes Carrie, they only flower once per fan, but you can get over a dozen flowers per stem on some phrags. They can bloom for months they put on a real show

Keep you're big puppy well watered, fed and good lighting. You just might will fall in love and find space for it. I hope you do

playtime8978 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 09:21 AM

Thank you Lagoon I thought they liked mainly shade so I have been going wrong when I get my new light fitted He will no doubt be a happier chappy, 12 flowers per stem hey ? now that would be a site to behold. I will see how I get on with him and if he will flower for me.