Phragmipedium QF Maria

[mwong9440]

I got it to bloom when my room temperature is cool intermediate. The bloom can actually last for 3 weeks instead the 7+ days for sequentials.
As well QF Maria has a compact foliage form smaller by a third of standard size.

 

[Heather]

How cool is cool? Nice color!

 

[mwong9440]

How cool is cool? Nice color!

This period don't use any heat. 16-23 celecius

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids! Thanks for sharing.

 

[FrankRC]

Wow. Great color! If I didn’t know better I would say that flower looks exactly like all the Dick Clements and Andean Fire I’ve seen.

Good growing!

 

[alex.sorensen51]

I have measured temps on my window sill at 43 deg latitude Niagara Falls area and have been as high as 32C and at night 15c.. using tray method,and it just keeps getting better as it matures..maximum leaf height 10 inches -22 cm

 

[mwong9440]

I have measured temps on my window sill at 43 deg latitude Niagara Falls area and have been as high as 32C and at night 15c.. using tray method,and it just keeps getting better as it matures..maximum leaf height 10 inches -22 cm

My room now is between 15c to 23c. Once temp rises to 26+c the bloom drops suddenly

 

[mwong9440]

My room now is between 15c to 23c. Once temp rises to 26+c the bloom drops suddenly

 

[alex.sorensen51]

Mine is in bloom right now,and it is cooler(being winter) so it likes blooming in south American fall.Tray growing does give it more moisture as needed...I always have it standing in Water

 

[mwong9440]

I have measured temps on my window sill at 43 deg latitude Niagara Falls area and have been as high as 32C and at night 15c.. using tray method,and it just keeps getting better as it matures..maximum leaf height 10 inches -22 cm

That original plant double in size. Relatively I can say still a compact plant.

 

[alex.sorensen51]

mine is pretty much the same...at least the genetics are .

 

[mwong9440]

mine is pretty much the same...at least the genetics are .

The plant next to is also a QF Maria n bloom is a lot smaller n plant remained small. Half of the bigger plant
Two plants bloom side by side

 

[alex.sorensen51]

this was it, mar12