Phrag. humboldtii sibs

[silence882]

Hi all,
Here are some first bloom Phrag. humboldtii sibs that I got in flask from Hengduan a bit over 5 years ago. I've kept 4 from the flask and 2 are in bloom. A third is in spike with a single bud. The fourth looks like it's going to skip blooming on its first growth.

#1 has petals that are about 50cm long. I'm not sure if they're still lengthening as I've been out of town for a few days:

#2 is at about 40 cm and I think it's still got some length to go:

This is my favorite of the long-petalled Phrag species.

--Stephen

 

[tomkalina]

Very nice! Breeding plans?

 

[abax]

That Phrag. has personality plus. I love it. Can
I have it?

 

[mrhappyrotter]

It's certainly my favorite of the long petaled species, too. Small growing. Big flowers. Dark colors. What's not to like? These sometimes also have a fragrance to them, though it's questionable as to whether it's a nice scent or not.

 

[silence882]

Very nice! Breeding plans?

None! I could sib them I guess but I wouldn't have room for the flasklings.

That Phrag. has personality plus. I love it. Can
I have it?

You may not.

It's certainly my favorite of the long petaled species, too. Small growing. Big flowers. Dark colors. What's not to like? These sometimes also have a fragrance to them, though it's questionable as to whether it's a nice scent or not.

I can't pick up a fragrance in either of these, but I'm not good at detecting orchid scents.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

None! I could sib them I guess but I wouldn't have room for the flasklings.

Sell them to us!

I can't pick up a fragrance in either of these, but I'm not good at detecting orchid scents.

I think it's hit or miss anyway with these and usually it's only detectable for a short period starting in the late morning.

 

[silence882]

Sell them to us!

Maybe I'll try a sib cross when they have a few more growths. I'm probably only going to keep 2 of the 4, so they can be the parents.

 

[Gilda]

I'm in love.. and I could get rid of all my other long petals for one of these ! It does have it all !!

 

[BrucherT]

Hi all,
Here are some first bloom Phrag. humboldtii sibs that I got in flask from Hengduan a bit over 5 years ago. I've kept 4 from the flask and 2 are in bloom. A third is in spike with a single bud. The fourth looks like it's going to skip blooming on its first growth.

#1 has petals that are about 50cm long. I'm not sure if they're still lengthening as I've been out of town for a few days:

#2 is at about 40 cm and I think it's still got some length to go:

This is my favorite of the long-petalled Phrag species.

--Stephen

Phragmipedial porn! Just wow. New ambition. Wow wow WOW.

 

[blondie]

Fantastic flowers really nice

 

[silence882]

Thanks, everyone! The petals have topped out at 60 cm.

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Gorgeous species!

 

[tomkalina]

(x Mem. Dick Clements) is an idea if you're looking for something to do with extra pollen.......

 

[silence882]

#3 has bloomed with a single flower. It has the biggest and darkest bloom. I don't think the petals are done extending, though.

 

[tomkalina]

Awesome color!

 

[Guarceñosis]

Excellent color and shape

 

[eaborne]

I love this species!

 

[NYEric]

Nice, for a green/brown Phrag. I would take one.