Mexipedium xerophyticum

[RosieC]

What a cutie!

[Island Girl]

That's a beautiful flower! It's got such wonderful, delicate color! Probably one of the best I've seen!

..I wish I could find some limestone to use for mounts.. Is it always a grayish color? (down the east coast) I always thought it was tannish gray.. (I actually used to collect rocks as a child, knew a good deal about them, but at this point, I'm not sure I could identify limestone ) I'd love to find some to use for a couple mounted species.

Steve, that's what I would've suggested for you do as well (–setting the rock in a shallow pan of water).. I look forward to seeing what you do with yours!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Island Girl

..I wish I could find some limestone to use for mounts.. Is it always a grayish color? (down the east coast) I always thought it was tannish gray.. (I actually used to collect rocks as a child, knew a good deal about them, but at this point, I'm not sure I could identify limestone ) I'd love to find some to use for a couple mounted species.

It comes in many colors (like you described) but is actually pretty white here in central Texas. It really depends on the material that is mixed in with it.

[JMLand]

Originally Posted by Island Girl

That's a beautiful flower! It's got such wonderful, delicate color! Probably one of the best I've seen!

..I wish I could find some limestone to use for mounts.. Is it always a grayish color? (down the east coast) I always thought it was tannish gray.. (I actually used to collect rocks as a child, knew a good deal about them, but at this point, I'm not sure I could identify limestone ) I'd love to find some to use for a couple mounted species.

Steve, that's what I would've suggested for you do as well (–setting the rock in a shallow pan of water).. I look forward to seeing what you do with yours!

You can always try the ol drop of vinegar test. If it bubbles there is calcium present. But its pretty easy to spot without vinegar. Limestone is pretty soft and easy to break. Also it feels like chalk.

[Bolero]

I have one and it's very hard to keep growing at any pace. I have it in high airmovement and try not to keep it too moist. It's in a 2 inch pot, a flowered growth plus one stolon. The new growth at the end of the stolen is taking an eternity to grow. Maybe I need more light but it looks ok so far.

I don't get it!