Vietnamense

[dodidoki]

Not the best shape, but straigt, at last...Heart shape staminode, not curved back at the side-edges, green without any red.

 

[krisk]

Yeah this is a species that isn’t known for the most well shaped flowers. Do you have any other photos from different angles?

 

[Ozpaph]

That's a close up....

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Looks still opening?

Staminode looks a bit sharp?!

 

[dodidoki]

Looks still opening?

Staminode looks a bit sharp?!

Yes, still opening....very slow.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Is vietnamense fragrant? I've only ever seen them in bloom at shows, but I've not detected fragrance on any of them yet.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Is vietnamense fragrant? I've only ever seen them in bloom at shows, but I've not detected fragrance on any of them yet.

Yes they are… some are like raspberry.

 

[dodidoki]

 

[BrucherT]

It’s striking. I’ve killed a couple of these. You make me want to try again.

 

[Hilmar]

hi,

here is one of mine`s, just flowering, not the best but happy to have it at all

 

[setaylien]

hi,

here is one of mine`s, just flowering, not the best but happy to have it at all

Still nice! The petal shape will vary a bit from year to year. I have found it is best not to over-water these, even when they are in bud. Too much water has a bad effect on the flower development. They should be at least dry on the surface before re-watering. They also dislike too frequent repotting: maybe once in two years. Medium-low light is also preferred with humidity preferably at least 60%.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

I love ALL vietnamenses!!