Julius

[orchid527]

This is roth "DeeDee's Queen AM/AOS x lowii "Exotic Dancer" FCC/AOS, purchased as a seedling from SVO. It has a spread of 20 cm. The petals are thin, but the color is good. It is a strong grower and a reliable bloomer.

 

[Secundino]

So nice!

 

[17andgrowing]

Super nice. Congrats

 

[Migrant13]

That is sweet. Such a healthy collection of plants you have there. I don't see a single blemished leaf...how do you do that??

 

[papheteer]

Nice one! Your plants look very healthy! What type of water/mix/fertilizers do you use? thanks!

 

[Justin]

great example, nice color for this hybrid!

 

[SlipperFan]

Good growing!

 

[emydura]

Great colour.

 

[orchid527]

Migrant13 and Papheteer

I think the reason the leaves are in pretty good shape is that the temps don't often drop below 60, I have pretty good air circulation, the green house is a little on the dry side (30 - 60% RH) and I try to water directly into the medium which helps the leaves stay dry. Consequently, I rarely get fungal or bacterial infections. I use orchiata only on the larger plants and water frequently with dilute 1:1:1 MSU/magnesium nitrate/calcium nitrate. They also get a lot of light, as much as 4K footcandles in the winter.

Most of these are grown from flask or small seedlings, so they are well adapted to my environment by the time they are mature. Also, my growing area is an extension of my home's living space and I try to keep things as clean as possible.

Mike

 

[Migrant13]

Thanks for the info. Your growing conditions are clearly working well.

 

[eaborne]

Well done!

 

[SlipperKing]

That is a nice Julius you have there. Has it ever had 4 flowers?

 

[Trithor]

Good colour, impressive growing!

 

[Ozpaph]

very good colour

 

[orchid527]

Rick

I'm pretty sure it had 4 flowers last year.

Mike

 

[Eddie]

really nice !

 

[Leo_5313]

Great color. I love SVO's crosses.

 

[Kawarthapine]

Very nice plant and great colours highlighted by the sun.

Nothing like quality genes.