Jason Fischer
www.orchidweb.com
Hello all. I thought I'd start a new thread on this one, so people don't have to search for all the pics.
This kovachii was de-flasked in the spring of 2005, almost taking 5 years to flower. It is the first kovachii we have flowered. We had one from the same batch spike last summer, but it blasted at early development. Apparently, kovachii are very easy to blast. Chuck Acker told me at least 5 plants bud blasted on him this season!
We currently have 2 more kovachii in low bud.
It currently measures 15 cm across with 8 cm wide petals. Quite impressive. I have not seen kovachii before, but I believe this is average size. Most likely, as with any other phrag, the flower will be larger on the next flowering.
We are growing in 100% medium grade diatomite and standing the plant in 1/2" water, flushing 3-4 times per week. I hope to experiment in the near future with drip systems as I'd rather have constant water movement than stand-still in water.
Enjoy the pics!
Left Top: Hayley Decker (kovachii x St. Ouen)
Middle Top: kovachii
Right Top: Allison Strohm (kovachii x Living Fire 4N)
Bottom Left: besseae
Bottom Right: besseae flavum
This kovachii was de-flasked in the spring of 2005, almost taking 5 years to flower. It is the first kovachii we have flowered. We had one from the same batch spike last summer, but it blasted at early development. Apparently, kovachii are very easy to blast. Chuck Acker told me at least 5 plants bud blasted on him this season!
We currently have 2 more kovachii in low bud.
It currently measures 15 cm across with 8 cm wide petals. Quite impressive. I have not seen kovachii before, but I believe this is average size. Most likely, as with any other phrag, the flower will be larger on the next flowering.
We are growing in 100% medium grade diatomite and standing the plant in 1/2" water, flushing 3-4 times per week. I hope to experiment in the near future with drip systems as I'd rather have constant water movement than stand-still in water.
Enjoy the pics!
Left Top: Hayley Decker (kovachii x St. Ouen)
Middle Top: kovachii
Right Top: Allison Strohm (kovachii x Living Fire 4N)
Bottom Left: besseae
Bottom Right: besseae flavum