Rhynchostylis coelestis (Project 10 Warm - Spring 2010)

[JennS]

My rhynco started to open about three or four days ago. I have the pink version. I wanted the blue, but I am quite happy with the pink. I am going to try to get some pictures of it. Everything seems to be quite happy in the new shade house.

[susiep]

Great, Jenn! Please post pictures. I am curious about the other color varieties.

[nenella]

Originally Posted by susiep

Ok, my plant is in full bloom. I am so happy with this beautiful display! However since I have not owned this plant a year, I cannot take any credit for it's beautiful blooms. Martin Motes gets credit for it's care for the past few (quite a few) years. Hopefully, I can help it do this again next time.

Congratulations Susan! You got the spikes to develop and open .. & It's a beauty!!
I very much look forward to seeing the blooms again and again each year!

[nenella]

Originally Posted by susiep

Great, Jenn! Please post pictures. I am curious about the other color varieties.

Yes please do! I look forward to it!
mine's only 'doing' new leaf & roots for now!

[Orchidreamer]

Interesting, I want one!

Does it require the same care as vandas? I've been growing 2 vanda coerulea's and they're doing well. I have space outside where I can hang them during summer. How big are the flowers? How long do they last?

Thanks!

[Erinmir]

Ok so I'm a lazybones... my Rhyn is done blooming but I never posted pics of her blooms... so here they are.

[susiep]

Very pretty!

[RosieC]

Cool. What pretty blooms!

[Hedge]

Still no sign of my Rhynco doing any thing but grow leaves and roots BUT the travelling companion is spiking - pics to follow!

[Hedge]

Here is the Paph that arrives with my Rhynco - but unfortunately it isn't the one I ordered, unless they are very variable. It's meant to be Paph. chamberlainium x Paph.delantii and I'm querying it with the vendor