Encyclia Tampensis rescue - Orchid Board

got ants · #1 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 01:18 PM

One of my customers had this laying on the ground. It came from a tree that was cleared by FP&L. The people that had asked if I could treat it for bugs. Upon inspecting it, I found the log was infested with drywood termites. I told them there was no way to treat it other than to remove the orchid off the log. They asked if I could remove it for them...uh, YEAH!!

It has since been pulled off the log and replanted onto a cork plaque, approx 15" x 20". I'll post pic of it soon.

Ross · #2 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 02:33 PM

That should do OK. They can take a very long time to recover from a change. I have 3 that I am nursing along -- 1 has finally acclimated to the bark (live oak), one is in bark chunks and looks like it will recover, and the third I just did this spring and also is trying to regrow roots. By very long time I mean a couple years. Hang in there, they are very very tough.

got ants · #3 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 02:43 PM

I rescued one a couple of months ago, and it's doing just fine. Already getting attached. That one came off a cedar that was clear cut off of Steriling Rd just east of I-95. How they got permission to do that, I'll never know.

When I found that one, the logs had been pushed into a pile. I drove up to the BK lounge and saw what was going on. I literally had to jump in front of the backhoe to save it.

Of the three large Enc Tamps I have, all have seed pods on them. Maybe with some learnt knowledge, I might be able to do some sibling crosses and re-introduce them somewhere down the road.

Junebug · #4 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by got ants

One of my customers had this laying on the ground. It came from a tree that was cleared by FP&L. The people that had asked if I could treat it for bugs. Upon inspecting it, I found the log was infested with drywood termites. I told them there was no way to treat it other than to remove the orchid off the log. They asked if I could remove it for them...uh, YEAH!!

It has since been pulled off the log and replanted onto a cork plaque, approx 15" x 20". I'll post pic of it soon.

That's a nice specimen. A smaller version of an Encyclia Tampensis came to be in my collection under similar circumstances. It was growing on an oak limb with some resurrection ferns. I kept it in my pocket garden for a few months and then relocated it to the back yard for better lighting. Within 2 days it was devoured by squirrels. I find it curious that it survived the woodland squirrels. Go figure. Anyway, I still have the resurrection ferns but no more Encyclia.

Good luck with your baby.

RoyalOrchids · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by got ants

Of the three large Enc Tamps I have, all have seed pods on them. Maybe with some learnt knowledge, I might be able to do some sibling crosses and re-introduce them somewhere down the road.

I'd be more than willing to flask a few of those seed capsules for you. I bet others here would as well. Leave a few on there, but all those seed capsules sap energy from the plant to put into developing seed. If you don't need them all, I'd cut back the spikes to make recovery a bit easier.

got ants · #6 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

I'd be more than willing to flask a few of those seed capsules for you. I bet others here would as well. Leave a few on there, but all those seed capsules sap energy from the plant to put into developing seed. If you don't need them all, I'd cut back the spikes to make recovery a bit easier.

How many pods do you want?I also have two others with pods.

If it's better for the plant, I I have no other plans for the pods, do you recommend I cut them off?

OK then, who wants pods?

orchidbingo · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by got ants

How many pods do you want?I also have two others with pods.

If it's better for the plant, I I have no other plans for the pods, do you recommend I cut them off?

OK then, who wants pods?

I would love to try flasking some Encyclia if you have seeds to spare!

Thanks,

bingo

RoyalOrchids · #8 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 05:19 PM

One or two should do for me. Let them mature on the plant keeping a close eye on them as they look ready. When they start to split on their own, snip them off and fold them individually into coffee filters.

Yes, cutting off the extra unwanted seed capsules makes life easier for the plant.

smweaver · #9 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 07:39 AM

Very nice rescue subject--and story. That's a beautiful specimen plant, and it will hopefully do well for you in its new home.

FlowerMan · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 11:24 AM

Lovely capture in every sense of the word. I'm on vacation- but going off on a wild orchid hunt myself-- helping some naturalists try to find a rare big leaf orchid in the blue ridge moutains- but they're not in bloom yet- and not as pretty as these. Gorgeous composition against the blue sky- and great DOF.
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