Pot o' Oaxaca

[NYEric]

 

[Kyle]

Nice, who from? Windy Hill?

 

[NYEric]

Yep, I finally got it together and got this and some phrags from Marilyn.

 

[Elena]

That's really nice, Eric.

I've had my one growth one for just over a year. It's so very slow but it recently started two off shoots and those seem to be growing faster so hopefully it's finally becoming big enough to pick up some speed.

 

[NYEric]

I was suprised how petite it is. I remember the one I saw at [the Secret Destroyer's house] as having much wider leaves; almost twice as wide. Hopefully it will do OK for me.

 

[biothanasis]

It looks promising! good luck and good growing!

 

[streetmorrisart]

You sprung for a nice big one! I don't know if this has been mentioned here (probably), but when they send out new starts you can wrap the bases in sphagnum moss and tuck them in with a clip so they have an easier time rooting. Not such a big deal for greenhouse growers, but it's a nice tip for those of us whose humidity may not be as consistently high.

You're not going to water this guy every day, are you?...

 

[NYEric]

You're not going to water this guy every day, are you?...

Maybe just a little.

 

[goldenrose]

AHHH so cute!

 

[Rick]

I was suprised how petite it is. I remember the one I saw at [the Secret Destroyer's house] as having much wider leaves; almost twice as wide. Hopefully it will do OK for me.

I saw one at the Atlanta Botanical Garden that plant-wise was HUGE. Leaves at least 2X bigger than mine in length and width. The flowers were the same size as mine.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Lovely specimen you've got there. My poor little single growth pales beyond comparison.

 

[NYEric]

From now on, unless it's a rare or new species/hybrid, I'm trying to get the largest plants I can. The chances for survival and recovery abilities are much greater.

 

[NYEric]

I saw one at the Atlanta Botanical Garden that plant-wise was HUGE. Leaves at least 2X bigger than mine in length and width. The flowers were the same size as mine.

I was wondering how to get mine like that. I wonder if it's a clonal difference?

 

[paphioboy]

From now on, unless it's a rare or new species/hybrid, I'm trying to get the largest plants I can. The chances for survival and recovery abilities are much greater.

Eric, I'm beginning to think the same.. Especially for slippers, growing a single growth or a seedling is a PITA experience and is not worth the wait (with the exceptions of hybrids I can't get anywhere else..)... Quickly bloom the mexi..!!

 

[Rick]

I was wondering how to get mine like that. I wonder if it's a clonal difference?

I think just about about all the Mexi's out there are just from two lines (maybe a cross between the two also).

The Atlanta plant wasn't so much to look at since the plant was so big the flowers seemed much smaller in comparison.

 

[Ed M]

Nice one Eric.

My plant struggled along until Rick advised me to load it up with oyster shell and start watering more. I follow the Culture Sheets advise of heavy watering during the summer and maybe only once a week during winter.

Here's a photo of one of my flowers from a few years ago to judge the size...

 

[NYEric]

Nice one Eric.

My plant struggled along until Rick advised me ..Here's a photo of one of my flowers from a few years ago to judge the size...

I have a hard time believing that first statement Ed!
Anyway, that sure is a QT!

 

[gmdiaz]

This is one that has been steadily climbing to the top of my wish list.

I was planning on just getting a small starter from Windy Hills but agree, I should probably get the largest plant I can afford.

Really enjoyed seeing the photos!

 

[Heather]

Absolutely, get the biggest you can afford. And follow Marilyn's tips!

 

[NYEric]

We're men Heather; we can barely read written instructions, much less follow them! oke: