Finally have blooms to help with ID. Also, can I separate some of the bottom stalks and pot for indoor planting or new outdoor locations? Any good recommendations on YouTube for this?
If you are a beginner and purchased your orchid at a grocery store, more than likely it is of the genus Phalaenopsis. Most common orchids, especially Phalaenopsis, are hybrids and it is difficult or impossible to identify the name. This isn’t to say your orchid can’t be identified. In many cases, it might be possible to somewhat identify the parents of your orchid.
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Schomburgkia
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They only bloom with plenty of sun, they thrive outdoors in full sun for me in Florida. I have one under the shade and it has never bloomed even though it looks a lot better than the one that has. They divide very easily, I like dividing at least three pseudobulbs at a time and they always thrive. Mine are all mounted , canโt give advice on potting these nor have I seen them being sold potted
Myrmecophila tibicinis or something like it? Probably separate new divisions with at least 2-3 bulbs, mount to some bark slab or something.
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I love seeing these big outdoor orchids ! have a similar monster. The blooms on mine are exactly the same shape, just dark maroon I color. Within 4 years it completely surrounded an 8 inch wooden basket. From the top top of the bloom spikes to the end of the roots it’s about 9 feet! Loves the direct Florida sun ๐
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If you are a beginner and purchased your orchid at a grocery store, more than likely it is of the genus Phalaenopsis. Most common orchids, especially Phalaenopsis, are hybrids and it is difficult or impossible to identify the name. This isn’t to say your orchid can’t be identified. In many cases, it might be possible to somewhat identify the parents of your orchid.
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Schomburgkia
They only bloom with plenty of sun, they thrive outdoors in full sun for me in Florida. I have one under the shade and it has never bloomed even though it looks a lot better than the one that has. They divide very easily, I like dividing at least three pseudobulbs at a time and they always thrive. Mine are all mounted , canโt give advice on potting these nor have I seen them being sold potted
https://preview.redd.it/tnw832cj1yzg1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e03686c08e0e9d4e351263998eaa97381310b9a
Myrmecophila tibicinis or something like it? Probably separate new divisions with at least 2-3 bulbs, mount to some bark slab or something.
I love seeing these big outdoor orchids ! have a similar monster. The blooms on mine are exactly the same shape, just dark maroon I color. Within 4 years it completely surrounded an 8 inch wooden basket. From the top top of the bloom spikes to the end of the roots it’s about 9 feet! Loves the direct Florida sun ๐
https://preview.redd.it/ywdgie3payzg1.jpeg?width=2752&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=747f6aff257453d19ce2b3d5c52b279d8729fe92
Sorry, can not help with ID, but so jealous right now))) What a nice, healthy looking plant! ๐
It is a schomburgkia tibicinis, now myrmecophilia