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Most phrags I grow have besseae in the background. Because many of those have an annoying habit of growing upward, I like taller pots to accommodate that better.

Seems like it would be a lot of work to put those in pots. Save yourself the effort and just send the tray to me. :)

Very nicely grown. Mine is growing pretty well but you're doing better with yours. Great job.

Very nice. I have several of these and love them.

Those look amazing. Nice job. Does anyone know a source for Lovely Lynne in the US?

I know Woodstream has an amazing Rosalie Dixler that has an FCC/AOS. I bet they have a good Barbara Leann too.

I've seen a lot of good Don Wimbers. That is a great one. I don't think I've ever seen one as good. Superbly grown as well.

Thanks for the informative post Ray! I have a few questions if you don't mind: How well does Hydroton work for you? How does CYCO Hydro Clay compare to the original PrimeAgra you used to sell? That is still the gold standard for me. Where did the original PrimeAgra come from? Thanks!

I would say "mission accomplished" is an understatement. Great job. What is your growing medium?

Hi, For 20+ years I've grown phrags very well in LECA and semi-hydro (S/H) culture. Now though, getting good quality LECA seems impossible. The previous brand I used, Hydrofarm's Grow!t, has changed to a junk source to save a penny or two a bag and I can't find any of the old product...

Very nice. The white in the middle of the flower is striking!

Did it have a clonal name? Awarded?

Hi Ray - I think it mainly the S/H culture. I can't remember who taught me about that? :P I think besseae and its hybrid do well in S/H. That's how I grow all mine. As far as lighting, I use LED grow lights in my basement (no sunlight available) to give them a little less than cattleya...

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That is a beauty. I'm really surprised to see the keiki-like leaves on the spike. Never seen anything like that. What are the leaves doing now?