P. argus

[Eric Muehlbauer]

Lousy photo...which is OK, considering the lousy bloom. Not enough humidity in my light garden, so the bloom stopped at this point. If it opens further, I'll take another pic, but I doubt it will improve. I'll probably cut it off in a few days to let the plant recover.

 

[eggshells]

I like argus. How long is the spike?

 

[The Orchid Boy]

Very interesting flower. What was your humidity levels that made it do this?

 

[Rick]

Really big chunky spots.

The flower has promise!

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

About 40%, maybe lower. It was in the "dry" side of the dial. Even though I have a humidifier in the room, under lights it stays dry...I also have fans going for air movement.

 

[Martin]

I also like the spotting a lot.

 

[Cochlopetalum]

Lovely, I would be happy with that.

 

[wjs2nd]

Color and spots look like they would be very nice. Hopefully, next bloom works-out better for you.

 

[biothanasis]

nice colour!!

 

[baodai]

nice Clivia, how many do you have?
BD

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

I have 3 Clivia's. In the lower left you can see the leaf tips of my 30 year old monster. In the background is my variegated one, normal flower color. Out of sight is my yellow, which has only bloomed once for me. In fact, the main growth died a few years ago, so it put out loads of side growths which will hopefully bloom this year. My big old monster (hard to believe it came as a free seedling the size of a scallion) blooms reliably every spring.

 

[atlantis]

This Barbata is high in my wish-list.

Do you think it´s a tough species to grow?

Thank for sharing. Next bloom will be better...sure!

 

[SlipperKing]

I agree with Rick. Eric your argus has promise for sure. Where did you pick this fellow up? Recently? Was it BS when you got it?

 

[Eric Muehlbauer]

I got it on Ebay, about a year ago. So, I'd say it was small blooming size. (I think in the industry, blooming size means that it's within a year of being able to bloom.) I don't remember how much I paid, but it could not have been much. it's still in bloom now, but I think I'll cut the spike and let it recuperate.

 

[SlipperFan]

Hopefully, it will open more at the next blooming.

 

[Susie11]

Still a cute bloom.