Orchid - Howeara Lava Burst

                                

                                      ID#918

 

Howeara = Leochilus x Oncidium x Rodriguezia (abrev: Hwra.)


Orchid in the intergeneric in the Oncidium group


Lava Burst intergenetic hybrid between: Howeara Mini-Primi x Rodriguezia lanceolata.

Plant is a compact variety with multiple bursts of flowers.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: compact PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, medium. Most light tolerant of the species WATER: moist, well drained. high humidity 50% SOIL: bark mixture
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Plant flowers twice a year, multiple sprays of deep red, long lasting flowers FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: flowers remain for 2-3 months. Pseudobulb with single leaf.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in a 3” clay pot in moss & Bark ? Jan. 2015: remains in original pot and medium. Dislikes direct moisture and leaves wet, water from bottom, keep in shady area. Some leaf damage due to too much moisture. First bloom open 4/08/15 Jan. 2016: (1)3” clay pot. Blooming all fall -winter Feb. 2017: (1) clay 3”, in bloom now. July 2018: (1) moved into 5” clay/short with ceramic beads. With skipes.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

May, 2015

Nov 23, 2014

April 8, 2015

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Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

July 2018