Rick
Well-Known Member
Here's my first wilhelm bloom for 08. The largest growth has a 7 inch leaf span.
And a closeup of the staminode.
And a closeup of the staminode.
Wilhelminae 08
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Elena
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Looks great. I need one!
SlipperKing
Madd Virologist
Rick,
At one time I had a dozen of these. Sold some but most I lost to rot. Whats your secret to growing them and have ever had rot problems with this species?
At one time I had a dozen of these. Sold some but most I lost to rot. Whats your secret to growing them and have ever had rot problems with this species?
Rick
Well-Known Member
I haven't had root rot problems but I have had some Erwinia problems with these.
They don't like high temps, but they like a fair amount of light. Besseae like conditions. The highlands of New Guinea can get pretty cool. When I was working at the zoo we got some Bolin's pythons from PNG highlands, and the capture info included how everyone needed jackets to stay warm.
Anyway they do better in my phrag area than in the multi paph area of my GH. Typical CHC Antec like mix with a good portion of oyster shell added.
They don't like high temps, but they like a fair amount of light. Besseae like conditions. The highlands of New Guinea can get pretty cool. When I was working at the zoo we got some Bolin's pythons from PNG highlands, and the capture info included how everyone needed jackets to stay warm.
Anyway they do better in my phrag area than in the multi paph area of my GH. Typical CHC Antec like mix with a good portion of oyster shell added.
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Park Bear
Guest
looks wonderful and thanks for all the info
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goldenrose
Guest
Very nice! I LOVE your closeup!
NYEric
Well-Known Member
Bug's-eye view! 
Thanx for posting.
Thanx for posting.
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tusker
Guest
Looks good. Nice and compact.
SlipperFan
Addicted
Very healthy looking plant, also.
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Greenpaph
Guest
Super looking, Rick!
:drool:
:drool:
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Julia
Good growing!
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jblanford
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BOY!!! That looks great, love that closeup. Jim.
Leo Schordje
wilted blossom
great to see a good example of this species. There are quite of few 'impostors' floating around where it is not clear they are the 'true' wilhelminiae, your plant looks like the real deal, a true to type wilhelminiae. Glad it is growing well for you. Some of the impostors are (adductum x praestans) often sold as gardneri. Some impostors are really praestans.
Leo
Leo
