Cycnoches warscewiczii

[John M]

They don't last very long.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Is this species particularly short lived??
I mean a few days?

All the Cycnodes and cycnoches I've had lasted a few weeks, which I thought was too short. lol

 

[John M]

"A few weeks"???? I've never heard of a Cycnoches or Cycnodes or Catasetum who's blooms lasted 3 weeks! In my experience, you're lucky to get 7 days. 10 days is pretty good. Over that is rare.

 

[AdamD]

Yes over a week fully opened without fading would be unusual for a male cycnoches or catasetum. More like 2-3 days. From what I understand the trigger mechanism takes a heavy toll on flower life. Plus, in nature they usually get pollinated (vigorously) fairly quickly after opening. Flower longevity just isn't in the genes.

Now cycnodes is a different ball game. The Mormodes parent imparts perfect (male and female) floral segments, which are much more stable. They also lack a trigger. Much longer lived.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Hmmm I was going to buy more, but now I'll have to think about it then. lol

Ok, so as Adam says, Cycnodes lasts for a while.
My Wine Delight last 3-4 weeks.
I had Cycnodes Golden Shower which last nearly one month.

My Cycnoches Seven Fold ( genetic make up is warscewiczii, cooperi, barthiorum) male flowers last 3 weeks and female flowers over one month.
I thought that was the norm. Maybe one of the species involved has long lasting flowers? I don't know. I should ask SVO.

 

[AdamD]

I guess I should preface that by saying these have been my experiences under my conditions. My cycnodes lasted about 3-4 weeks as well. My Cyc cooperii lasted about a week (or about two weeks from when the bud peeked open to when the flower fell). Ctsms. are about 10 days from bud opening to flower falling. I have lots of light, air movement and humidity working against me though.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Just an update.
The flower opened last Monday, 5th, and it is still fresh with very strong perfume today!
The black area has grown much larger, though! lol

 

[Happypaphy7]

I guess I should preface that by saying these have been my experiences under my conditions. My cycnodes lasted about 3-4 weeks as well. My Cyc cooperii lasted about a week (or about two weeks from when the bud peeked open to when the flower fell). Ctsms. are about 10 days from bud opening to flower falling. I have lots of light, air movement and humidity working against me though.

Adam- I grow indoor and in the cold months like now, the humidity does fall very low. I really want to add Catasetum pileatum (sp?) white variety, whose flowers last for short time, but they do flower a couple of times a year, right?

 

[AdamD]

Yes when mature they can flower 4 times a year or so. I don't think you'd be disappointed.

 

[Happypaphy7]

Alright, thanks for the input.