Aerangis rhodosticta - Orchid Board

calvin_orchidL · #1 10-03-2009, 03:29 PM

First blooming of this popular little guy.

RosieC · #2 10-03-2009, 03:50 PM

I really like that. The red center really contrasts the flower.

Epiphile · #3 10-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Nice photo, too. Is it growing on cedar there?

camille1585 · #4 10-03-2009, 07:05 PM

Gorgeous!!

I love the blooms on this popular little cutsie. I just got one today at a show and it's in spike, so I'll get some blooms soon!!

jaxorchidman · #5 10-03-2009, 08:54 PM

great pics!!!! love the lighting. The flower is really cool with the bright red. Good job!!!

calvin_orchidL · #6 10-04-2009, 02:12 AM

Thanks everyone!
Yeah it's on a ceder plank - typical oakhill fare. I didn't have time to remount it before the roots took hold, so I guess this is the way it'll be for a while!

Bird Song Farm · #7 10-04-2009, 02:35 AM

Very nice!
Mine is also in bloom, this must be the season although mine also blossomed last winter.
Good growing!

Just noticed, your's appears to be white. Mine is more of a cream color.
Al

calvin_orchidL · #8 10-04-2009, 11:23 AM

Al,
Can't wait to see yours in situ in your terrarium

You're right - mine is greenish-cream as well. The first photos didn't capture that; probably due to lighting or something. Here's a shot that better captures the color:

Bird Song Farm · #9 10-04-2009, 03:22 PM

Hi Calvin,
Well, it's no longer in the terrarium. I found the terrarium to difficult to maintain (for me). So I took the mount out and the aerangis is still on it along with some others and a couple of phals. It was very happy outside this summer and produced four spikes. One of them has blasted (the last and smallest).
Anyway, here she is.

Al

Angurek · #10 10-05-2009, 01:40 PM

Very cute. This one ought to be called "The Rudolph Orchid" or the "Rednose Orchid."

I've been considering getting one of these, despite the fact that I'm not really into miniatures.