rauhaariger
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The first two of four inflorescences have unfurled their flowers. They are blooming for me for the first time.
Phragmipedium hirtzii
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NYEric
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Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely species. Do you keep the pot of this one in water all the time?
rauhaariger
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No, I am reluctant to keep plants permanently in water. In summer she stands in the garden and is dived daily. In winter on the windowsill I dip them every three days.
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They look gorgeous!
Phrag-Plus
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Very nice!
Ethereal photography.
mrhappyrotter
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It's hard to pick a favorite "greenie" Phrag, but P. hirtzii is way up high on the list for me. This is such a lovely species. The flowers are amazing.
happyrotter, you sound like Eric..."it's green!" I have lots of green species Phrags. and love them all. Basically,
the best growers for me. Want one with more color? Phrag. pearcei 'Pink' is a great grower and a reliable
bloomer...and it ain't ALL green. ;>)
the best growers for me. Want one with more color? Phrag. pearcei 'Pink' is a great grower and a reliable
bloomer...and it ain't ALL green. ;>)
Proper culture begets fantastic results. Keep doing what your doing and keep your Phrags. out of standing water.
mrhappyrotter
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Agree, it's hard to choose a favorite, though I stongly prefer the smaller growing types that fit nicely under lights even while they are in bloom. P. pearcei is an excellent option and in my conditions the most vigorous and floriferous of the small growing "green" species. Plus, it's almost always in bloom. I also love the P. pearcei hybrids involving long petaled species.
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Very nice clump!!!
