Phrag. Fritz Schomburg

[Heather]

From Orchids Ltd. First bloom seedling. Was in sheath when I got it. Not sure the plant is loving my conditions…but I’m ready to buy some more phrags if it doesn’t die on me!

Was hoping for a darker color. Petals were flattest when this one was taken on day 2.

 

[monocotman]

Nice. It’s a characteristic of most FS plants that after a few days the petals twist like kovachii. If you want one that stays flat then try to find a triploid.
David

 

[Heather]

Finally have some sun today!

 

[NYEric]

I wonder how they hacked Heather's account! Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[terryros]

Another several cycles of growth are needed to see full potential, but I think Orchids Limited would want that to flatten out and have wider petals.

 

[Heather]

I wonder how they hacked Heather's account! Yay besseae hybrids!

More like someone hacked my brain again…!!

 

[Heather]

Update: it’s got a sheath so experiment #1 is a success! Good thing since I’ve bought several more test plants over the last year!

 

[littlefrog]

Update: it’s got a sheath so experiment #1 is a success! Good thing since I’ve bought several more test plants over the last year!

If you have a way to keep it cooler the color will probably be better. I just have to rely on dumb luck, I don't have a way to cool the barn.

 

[Heather]

If you have a way to keep it cooler the color will probably be better. I just have to rely on dumb luck, I don't have a way to cool the barn.

Yeah, in a couple months I’d have that! I will say that we keep the house on the cool side and despite the amount of sun, the kitchen is one of the cooler rooms. Growing it in rockwool and perlite also may be helping. Not expecting a miracle tho, I’ll just be happy to bloom something I’ve had long enough to be responsible for.

 

[NYEric]

Keep cool growers near a slightly open window.