BC Maikai 'louise' AM/AOS

shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b

9 years ago

This orchid is a frequent bloomer.

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shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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9 years ago
Another cluster of flowers
orchidnick
9 years ago
Another great potential trade if it's big enough. (He, he).

Nick
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quinnfyre, yes the alata is still blooming. The plant has about 20 spikes on it that each rebloom several times so don't cut the 'dead' spikes off. It also has a bunch of cute seed caps as well. The way I grow my little Pleuros is I use those clear plastic $1 shoeboxes (toss the lid). They have enough height to hold in humidity, and the plants are only 1" to 4" tall anyhow. I put the plants in groups into plastic vanda baskets, 6" mostly, which keeps the plants from continually falling over and also holds them up above the bottom of the box where water tends to accumulate. This way, I can keep about 1/4" of water in the bottom to raise the humidity up a bit more than the 50% the greenhouse runs without keeping the plants soggy. To water, pick up the two baskets, hose the plants off, and return to the shoebox. The boxes (I have about four of them) are put to the side of the shoplights on a dim shelf at the back of the GH. They don't need very bright light. I am only using the vanda baskets because I have a stack of them; I didn't buy them for this purpose. Anything else can be used that fits the same type of description; the housewares department in stores have all kinds of possibilities. This is what my baskets look like. I use them for Vandas, too :-) Here is a link that might be useful: Vanda baskets
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Beautiful, so many blooms. Mine just finished blooming but it is small and only had 4 blooms, can't wait till it gets bigger and hopefully looks like yours.
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shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
Original Author
9 years ago
A division will be available. It is a large plant but it needs 2 or 3 years before it will be unmanageable. Then I'll have a lot. But I've identified a candidate that will be available in a few weeks. I'll be in touch.
treehugger101
9 years ago
Shaved, WOW! I love this one. Please tell me it is fragrant. Now that my green collection is under way, I am adding the blues and this one is outstanding.
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
Original Author
9 years ago
No fragrance but still worthy of owning. Grows easy around here.
jane__ny
9 years ago
I have the same plant which is budding but nothing opened yet. What bothers me with this plant is the flowering spike is floppy, so the flowers hang down. It is pretty, though.

Jane
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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9 years ago
Yes Jane, I think that is its weakness also. But the flower and ease of growth makes up for it.
treehugger101
9 years ago
Shavedmonkey - Do you know of any fragrant blues that are easy for beginners?
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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9 years ago
Hi treehugger. I see you are in zone 6 MD. I'm in zone 10b in Florida. The greater the distance from zone to zone the greater the variation of what works and is easy. I'd suggest joining the local orchid society if you are not already a member. They live in your zone and the experienced growers have found the best plants and methods that match your needs.

Ask how to grow a phal and get a variety of answers per zone. And there have been a few confrontations of what to do. I guess down around the Equator hardly any plants take direct sun. And in Ohio those same plants might take all they can get.

Location matters a lot. Join a society...
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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9 years ago
This orchid found its way into the house due to cold weather. It is still in bloom since the original post on this thread.
allymarie
9 years ago
I love your Maikai Louise,gorgeous color.Any chance you might have another for trade?

Allymarie
orchidnick
9 years ago
I forgot that I had one, so no trade is needed. It's in bloom now.

Nick
orchidnick
9 years ago
Another view.

Nick
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Nick, I did send you a division of this plant. Perhaps this is it?
shavedmonkey (Harvey in South Fl.)Z10b
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9 years ago
Allymarie, I intend to repot this in the early spring. Can you wait?
orchidnick
9 years ago
No doubt, it's done real well.

Nick
allymarie
9 years ago
Yes I can wait until spring.Thanks!

Allymarie
Linda Hartman
2 years ago

Bc Maikai is usually fragrant, but only after midnight.

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