Rhynchostele ehrenbergii

[naoki]

This is another one which came with a bud from Andy's. I've never grown this group, but it was discounted, so I picked it up without researching about it too much. Now the bud opened, and I like it much better than I expected. I also like its compactness. So I want to keep it alive. If you have any culture tips to share, I appreciate it. Baker & Baker says that it is from 2000-2400m, summer min 53-54F, winter min. 47-54F, drier in the winter. I have more space in cool-intermeiate area (55-60F min) than the cold area (50F min), so I put it in the cool-intermediate area. Would it prefer colder? Do you reduce water in the winter?


Rhynchostele ehrenbergii on Flickr


Rhynchostele ehrenbergii on Flickr


Rhynchostele ehrenbergii on Flickr

 

[Ozpaph]

what a great plant.
I would think it needs a winter rest.

 

[abax]

Very unusual and attractive. Andy's can turn you into
an addict in no time at all.

 

[chrismende]

My plants of this species are in an unheated greenhouse that reaches the mid forties often in the winter here. They do well, either mounted or potted. I don't hold water during the winter, but don't feed until growth resumes.

 

[naoki]

Thanks, all. And thank you for the info, Chris!

 

[cnycharles]

Thats cool! Yes Andys always has interesting things


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[mrhappyrotter]

Beautiful. I've wanted to try something form this genus, but I don't have any way of providing the cooler temps they need or want, so I have to appreciate them from afar. Very lovely. Even the foliage is gorgeous.

 

[e-spice]

Very pretty flower and interesting foliage.

 

[blondie]

Very nice congrats its a stunner great plant to

 

[Secundino]

Very nice!

 

[Tom-DE]

a nice mini species to have!

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful. I've wanted to try something form this genus, but I don't have any way of providing the cooler temps they need or want, so I have to appreciate them from afar. Very lovely. Even the foliage is gorgeous.

My thoughts, exactly!