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02-20-2012, 04:26 PM
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Calanthe rubens still in bloom
This plant started blooming around Christmas time and is still pushing out flowers. It's amazing just how easy the deciduous Calanthes are to grow and bloom, they seem to take care of themselves.
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02-20-2012, 05:13 PM
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Beautiful! The color is wonderful!
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02-20-2012, 05:22 PM
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Absolutely beautiful!!  It's been blooming for quite a while then, sounds like a great plant. Is it a large plant? I'm not too familiar with the genus but it sounds like something perfect for me!
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02-20-2012, 05:24 PM
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Thanks, even though I am not a Christian, I do like to have the cottage a bit festive for Christmas, the Calanthes always but on a wonderful red and white display.
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02-20-2012, 05:41 PM
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Absolutely beautiful!! It's been blooming for quite a while then, sounds like a great plant. Is it a large plant? I'm not too familiar with the genus but it sounds like something perfect for me! |
The psuedo bulbs are not very large but the leafs are like those of Phaius and can get big and prone to fungus. Good thing is you can cut them off because they go deciduous. You can see in the new picture how big the bulbs are, they are in a 6" pot and are about 4-5" tall and maybe 2 1/2" wide.
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02-20-2012, 05:44 PM
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I ha no idea that these were deciduous! Convenient for keeping indoors for the winter though, if it has no leaves.
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02-20-2012, 06:08 PM
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That is a wonderful plant, Glen...I love the color
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02-20-2012, 06:15 PM
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That is a wonderful plant, Glen...I love the color
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There is a white version of the plant it's Calanthe vestita, I know how you like white flowers.  |
02-20-2012, 06:19 PM
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GRRRR! dont tempt me...I will lose sleep and yearn for that plant especially if its fragrant...
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02-20-2012, 06:52 PM
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GRRRR! dont tempt me...I will lose sleep and yearn for that plant especially if its fragrant...
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Okay your safe, it's not fragrant.  |
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