Sophronitis cernua (Project 14 - Spring 2012)

[Rowangreen]

I'm not sure if I've got a leaf yet. I said a while back that a crease was appearing which I guessed would be where the leaf came out. Well, something came out of that. Then something came out of that. Then something came out of that! I think I may be on proper leaf this time as it looks thicker... but it turns out the rest were sheaves!

Must try and get a pic sometime, but it's a challenge even for my ultra macro setting LOL.

PS just looked and my new growth has started a root!

[Rowangreen]

Here we go! Pics from above showing the zigzag growth (I think I will have to give that plant a good spray with de-ionised water at some point! LOL it's looking dusty...), and one where you can just see the new root.

Second pic also shows how one of the new roots (on the right) has some black discoloration. I've got this on a few of my orchids, I find especially new plants which can lose a few roots. It looks almost like the roots have been burnt. But they seem to bounce back and do fine. I'd be interested if anyone knows what it is though, as it can be a bit unsightly! I was thinking either a fungus or burns from my tap water?

[Paul Mc]

Well, I haven't seen any new growth other than roots, but I'm very glad to report that I have finally seen that! Maybe mine just needed more transition time and didn't like the outdoor heat this year.

[vjo]

I dont think it is burns from your water as mine has the same thing and I use only rain water,dont know what it is tho....Jean

[bballr4567]

Well, I just checked my new leaf as it just started opening up a few days ago, no buds. Oh well, still like the little bugger but man, its just not that productive of a grower. lol

[Daenerys]

One of my leaves is opening now (and the other is still obstinately closed). Too soon to tell if there are any buds in there.

[NatalieS]

Originally Posted by 31drew31

What do we think now Wynn Dee

Drew, I'm really eager to see how your buds are developing. Do you have updated photos for us?

[31drew31]

Originally Posted by NatalieS

Drew, I'm really eager to see how your buds are developing. Do you have updated photos for us?

Ask and you shall receive

I counted a few days ago and I think I counted 10. Hopefully they all continue forming.





For size.

[NatalieS]

Amazing! Thanks for posting Drew - that is one happy cernua. And you can actually see from the old bulbs that your cernua has the habit of growing a really long inflorescence with lots of nodes. Wow... I am in awe.

[kavanaru]

And finally mi little one bloomed as well...

Sophronitis cernua by kavanaru, on Flickr