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03-19-2008, 01:22 PM
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Papua New Guinea Pink Orchid?
Hello I came across this orchid and it seems similar to a picture of a pink orchid in Papua New Guinea on the net, I posted the same question on the wrong forum  please help me out ID it, I noticed what could be a couple keikis that I'd like to pot separately, please advise on the species so I can provide proper care, thank you  |
03-19-2008, 01:33 PM
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Roots are good
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It's an Epidendrum (reed stemmed) but I am unsure exactly which one. It appears similar to this one  which is Epidendrum obrienianum photographed on the Big Isalnd of Hawaii. If it is the same one, they Keiki freely and spread invasively.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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03-19-2008, 01:52 PM
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Thank you very much Ross |
03-19-2008, 03:51 PM
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Where are you located? I might be interested in buying a keiki from you if you care to sell one.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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03-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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I guess that could be done. I'm located in San Diego CA, I would only need to harvest the keikis and get a little guidance on how to ship them |
03-19-2008, 04:08 PM
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Let's take this to PM 
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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03-19-2008, 04:15 PM
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Aww.. Another OB connection! That's so cute.
Glad you found us priz_m. Looking forward to seeing what you grow.  
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03-27-2008, 05:55 PM
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Royal You are soooo cute!
Just to follow up on my keiki situation, since this orchid seems to like sunny and relatively dry conditions would you advise me to mount it instead of planting it?
If so, I have a tropical plant with somewhat of a thick and smooth trunk, do you think the orchid would be happy if I mount it on it?
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03-27-2008, 11:29 PM
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I would advise to send me a keiki as well!
They don't like to dry out between waterings, and they like higher humidity 50-70% with a minimum night temp of 60F... so if you can provide that while mounted to a tree, I don't see why not?
I think that would look really cool. Maybe put some moss around the roots so they don't dry out. |
03-28-2008, 04:40 PM
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Tnak you much razka3, I am still working on getting Ross a keiki, but consider yourself on the list
I will do a little more research on mounting, and if I go with it, I'll posting pics |
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