Aerangis luteoalba var rhodostica (Project 4 - Summer 2007) - Page 7 - Orchid Board

quiltergal · #61 08-10-2007, 12:16 AM

Steven did you empty the box out? I almost missed mine it's so small, and it was at the very bottom of the box.

cb977 · #62 08-10-2007, 08:08 AM

I agree with Terri...check that box again.
If it isn't there, call them right away. Tom and John are going away tomorrow and it would be best for you to deal directly with Tom before he leaves.

Please let us know how it goes.

Ross · #63 08-10-2007, 12:46 PM

Well, will wonders never cease! The box came today and I agree with all those that stated the plants are in fine shape. The Cischweinfia sheehanae I ordered is huge! It has blossomed twice that I can see. My Aerangis appears to be in double spike. Guess that disqualifies me? Or just this set of blossoms. If they are spikes (don't look the same as the roots,) then I'll be quick to post a picture.

Actually here are the contest orchid and it's TC --

The right-hand photo shows what I believe are flower spikes.

Cischweinfia sheehanae, the TC. This is my second plant as the first one has just dwindled to practically nothing.

cb977 · #64 08-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Ross, maybe the extra time in the box caused the spikes to start forming 'cause they sure look like spikes to me!

I knew you'd be happy once they arrived

As far as disqualifying you...nah!

We will use yours as an incentive for the group

Things like this is one of the reasons I like to call this thing we're doing a "project" rather than a "contest".
As long as we learn from each other, we're all succeeding

Ross · #65 08-10-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

Ross, maybe the extra time in the box caused the spikes to start forming 'cause they sure look like spikes to me!

I knew you'd be happy once they arrived

As far as disqualifying you...nah!

We will use yours as an incentive for the group

Things like this is one of the reasons I like to call this thing we're doing a "project" rather than a "contest".
As long as we learn from each other, we're all succeeding

Thanks Susanne. Of course I still have to bring it to blossom, right? Anything can happen and usually does

Bird Song Farm · #66 08-10-2007, 03:21 PM

TA DA !!

Well, here's the little jewel! Just so darn CUTE!

Anyone want to calculate the net, bareroot weight against an ounce of gold? LOL

Ross, wow, what a nice surprise, looks like mine has bloomed before so maybe there is hope.

Ross · #67 08-10-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

Ross, wow, what a nice surprise, looks like mine has bloomed before so maybe there is hope.

Al, check yours very closely at the base of the leaves. You may have spikes also. Not sure why mine does and nobody else does

Doesn't make sense. There's gotta be more spikes out there. I see this as a race to finish line of the already spiking 'chids

DasEmpress · #68 08-10-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rsfrid

Al, check yours very closely at the base of the leaves. You may have spikes also. Not sure why mine does and nobody else does

Doesn't make sense. There's gotta be more spikes out there. I see this as a race to finish line of the already spiking 'chids

Pretty sure I've got a spike...

Bird Song Farm · #69 08-10-2007, 04:09 PM

Rhonda, sure looks like a spike!! Wonderful !!

Ross, you may be right, there are two extremely small "nubs" emerging from the base of the old bloom stalks (2). My old camera can't get in that close. They are about 1/16" long. Another week should tell.

jim blanford · #70 08-10-2007, 04:22 PM

Recv'd my Aerangis rhodosticta, yesterday ordered 8/3 shipped 8/7 received 8/9, can't beat that, packed very well as always. Now the work begins. Jim.