This is a first bloom seedling from a flask I got a few of years ago. Dimensions: Total width: 6.5cm, height: 7.0cm, Dorsal width: 4.3cm. All measurements are approximate.
Paph bellatulum
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gore42
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Nery nice!
I have still never bloomed a Brachy.... maybe next year
- Matt
I have still never bloomed a Brachy.... maybe next year
- Matt
SlipperFan
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Love those spots!
Bob in Albany N.Y.
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Nice looking flower. I've used to dislike them, as of late have been collecting them. How long did it take from flask to flower?
TADD
Rootless Wonder
Wish I could keep them alive!
kentuckiense
Debaser
I hear that. My f. album is languishing.TADD said:
Looks awesome though! Just wish I could grow 'em.
Rick
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I like this one Ross. The spots are very dark and prominent. Big elephant ear petals:clap:
This is my largest bellatulum so far. This one grew quite fast. I believe that the plants were deflasked in October of 2004.
I grow them on the dry side by putting them in a chc mix in small pots. This one is in bloom in a 2 1/4 inch pot. Other bellatulums that have become multigrowths for me have tended to decline when I potted them into the larger, deeper pots I use for most of my Paphs. Next time I repot a larger Brachy, I'll use a shallower pot or a more open mix, or both.
I grow them on the dry side by putting them in a chc mix in small pots. This one is in bloom in a 2 1/4 inch pot. Other bellatulums that have become multigrowths for me have tended to decline when I potted them into the larger, deeper pots I use for most of my Paphs. Next time I repot a larger Brachy, I'll use a shallower pot or a more open mix, or both.
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lylye
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Spot superior
Another bellatulum from the same cross
Rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd bump this one and add the second plant to bloom from this flask. Dimensions: Total width: 7cm. Total height: 7.5cm
The whole plant, growing in a 2 1/4 inch pot.
Rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd bump this one and add the second plant to bloom from this flask. Dimensions: Total width: 7cm. Total height: 7.5cm
The whole plant, growing in a 2 1/4 inch pot.
NYEric
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Wow looks very good!
Rick
Well-Known Member
That's quite a bit of difference in the spotting between the 2 plants.
And only 2 and 1/2 years out of flask. Good growing:clap:
And only 2 and 1/2 years out of flask. Good growing:clap:
TADD
Rootless Wonder
Look at those roots... I didn't know bellatulums had them... Mine never did.... Well done Ross!
TADD said:
I think the key for some of the Brachy's is to never let the mix get too soggy. A big plant in a 2 1/4 inch pot easily sucks up the available moisture. Over potting them makes them go down hill fast, at least for me
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Nautilus
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You have very nice plant! Congrats!!!
Mine is in spike now, fingers' cross it come out as nice as your!
Mine is in spike now, fingers' cross it come out as nice as your!
Paph bellatulum '#3'
Here is the third to bloom from this flask. It is the largest, so far. Total width: 7.5cm, total height: 7.2cm, dorsal width: 5.0cm.
Here is the third to bloom from this flask. It is the largest, so far. Total width: 7.5cm, total height: 7.2cm, dorsal width: 5.0cm.
NYEric
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Ya, if you want to bring one to NYC...
Hello paphreek,
the flowers of your bellatulums are excellent and all three plants are well cultivated - congratulations, well done!!
Unfortunately my P. bellatulum didn't flower although it had two sheats this winter but both withered. I think I kept the potting medium slightly too moist during the 'resting' months Nov./Dec. therefore I will keep the plants cooler and drier next winter. I hope this helps.
Best regards from Germany, GuRu
the flowers of your bellatulums are excellent and all three plants are well cultivated - congratulations, well done!!
Unfortunately my P. bellatulum didn't flower although it had two sheats this winter but both withered. I think I kept the potting medium slightly too moist during the 'resting' months Nov./Dec. therefore I will keep the plants cooler and drier next winter. I hope this helps.
Best regards from Germany, GuRu
Surprisingly, the bellatulums from this flask have been very easy growers compared to others that I have. Perhaps it is a result of several generations being bred "in captivity" or perhaps my culture is slightly different. On this batch of bellatulums I am intentionally using smaller pots than I normally would.
You are right about the moisture, GuRu. These plants dry out more quickly than my other Paphs. Best of luck with your bellatulum, this year.
You are right about the moisture, GuRu. These plants dry out more quickly than my other Paphs. Best of luck with your bellatulum, this year.
