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Originally Posted by leeflea  K. Thanks for the info. Had you not told me, I'd have cut off the spike. Have you had much experience with them? If so, how badly do they smell like carrion? Too, should they be fed whilst in bloom? Lee |
I have never grown echinolabium although I am currently being tempted by one on eBay. A dear orchid friend of mine in the states had a big one though which she'd often bring to shows (if the timing was right) and club meetings. I've seen hers growing and in flower many times. They don't smell good at all but it's not the worst I've ever smelled in a bulbo. Ask 5 different growers about the feeding an you'll get 5 different answers. My answer is that I don't fertilize at all.