Doritis pulcherrima staking? - Orchid Board

Paula Frayne · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 02:09 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently acquired one of these little beauties about a month ago with a flower spike that was about 1" high. The spike now measures 6.5" and it is growing at a 45 degree angle towards the window that it is near. Is this a species that should be staked or is it just better to let nature take its course? I figure that either method is acceptable, but I am interested as to what some experienced D. pulcherrima growers have tried.

Thanks in advance,
Paula

mayres · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 08:19 PM

I have one of these "little beauties" blooming now as well. NO STAKE, and the spike is nearly a foot tall with probably 6-8 flowers open and another dozen buds. Great plant!

Paula Frayne · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2009, 03:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I can't wait to see the flowers on mine!

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