kovachii x longifolium

[cnycharles]

I had posted a pic of this hybrid last week or so with the spike coming up, decided to post an update here. The spike has reached 8 1/2" and can see one or two buds. I've staked it so that it doesn't grow into the windowpane.

It's really on a roll; this plant is now by far the largest with the longest spike (though maybe if I measured some phal sanderiana or equestris spikes they would be longer, but slipper-wise it's a for-sure!) and it's 'just getting started'!

 

[NYEric]

Nice. Where'd you get that from!?

 

[biothanasis]

Exciting!!!! Why would the tip of the leaf become dark brown??? Fertiliser???

 

[cnycharles]

Nice. Where'd you get that from!?

why, in a trade from you of course (and again thank you very much!). I hope the plants you hang on to are as nice or nicer than the ones you trade away... this one and the other pk hybrid were very nice

Exciting!!!! Why would the tip of the leaf become dark brown??? Fertiliser???

um, I let it get too dry this summer and the one leaf burned

 

[biothanasis]

um, I let it get too dry this summer and the one leaf burned

Hmm, a bit frastrating when this happens! I guess this also occurs in paphs or other species for the same reason? If such an incident occurs, do you give more water or keep the same watering resime?? TY

 

[cnycharles]

well I was neglecting things, so I went back to what should have been normal watering. my phrag tank reservoir water level can drop quickly and if I don't check it often and add more to it, the water that fills the tank doesn't get as high, and the plants don't get as wet (or stay dry if really low)

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Now, that flower could be something neat to see. Keep us regularly updated and don't burn the buds oke::rollhappy:oke:

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice healthy-looking spike!

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

:clap::clap::clap: Too exciting - I'm really looking forward to seeing the bloom!

 

[SlipperKing]

I'm with Joanne!!

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Exciting!

 

[Clark]

This thread's a real nail-biter. I'm excited too! :clap: :drool:

 

[cnycharles]

just an update; spike is now 10-1/2" long and still going.

 

[Bolero]

Looks like we'll all be looking forward to this one.....

 

[likespaphs]

would you please tell it to bloom faster? i'm not a patient man....

 

[Clark]

I bought popcorn.

 

[cnycharles]

would you please tell it to bloom faster? i'm not a patient man....

I'm amazed at how fast it is growing.. the last few days I think it's putting on at least a 1/2" a day. just like corn; I'm surprised I haven't heard the 'stalk' popping at night while it's growing

 

[Gilda]

I too have been watching and waiting....

 

[NYEric]

I think I might not be giving mine enough light. I did give away the good ones but mine are large enough to bloom also so...

 

[bullsie]

Aaaaaagggghhhhh!!! I hate waiting....GROW FASTER!!!!