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| Steve, it very well could be possible. Does it look different from the way the leaves looked as they were coming? Others may have a definite answer, just hang on. cassie
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05-17-2008, 12:04 AM
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| I am having a hard time telling from the size of the photo, but I think it may be the beginning of a sheath.  The difference in color is what makes me think this. Keep us updated. |
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05-17-2008, 04:56 AM
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| The photo is too small to say for certain. Here are 3 signs that a paph may be spiking: 1) If the new growth coming out fo the crown is fully enclosed, more pillow-like rather than slpit open on one edge like a leaf. 2) If the leaf preceding the current growth is smaller then the rest. 3) If a new growth has sprouted Now not all of these are 100% reliable signs but if you have 2 of these going on or all three it's much more likely that a spike is in progress.
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| Sorry about the size of the pic. I was trying to figure out how other people are posting large pictures into the body of the thread instead of using the thumbnails. Hopefully this will help for now. The preceding leaf is smaller than the rest, and this one is very dark in colour, almost purple. It is flat you can see that it is split on the end. Steve |
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05-17-2008, 09:15 AM
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| It's still a little too early to tell, but if there is a split on the end then it's probably going to be a leaf. What color are the undersides of the leaves on the plant? |
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05-17-2008, 10:16 AM
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| Looking at the second smaller growth next to the main growth you can see the underside of the new leaf is green. That is one of the reasons I think it may be a sheath. Also, your hybrids name is Paph. Shireen. Here is a photo of the flower and bud. Look at how dark the buds/sheaths are. Paph. Shireen (glaucophyllum x philippinense) pictures from gardens photos on webshots Just a guess again, but I am still leaning towards sheath. |
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06-11-2008, 07:45 PM
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| Congratulations!!!! Great growing, make sure to post pictures when it is fully open.
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06-11-2008, 08:14 PM
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| Oh, how cool!  I'm betting on a bloom The dark bud & stem against the lighter green leaves, Yummy!!!
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| Mmmmmm (licks lips) delicious! Look how lovely and dark the ste, sheath, and buds are. Something tells me this is going to be a good one! What's the name?
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06-11-2008, 10:45 PM
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| Yay, new spike and bloom. I have some that I bought already in bud that has opened. They sure take their time. Can't wait to see the colors on yours.
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06-28-2008, 07:59 AM
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| Update Just a quick update. I have read of other people's patience being tested, now I know what they mean. Hurry up already! Sorry the pictures a little fuzzy, I am in a little bit of a hurry this morning. I am going on vacation today for a week and it will be just my luck that this first bloom will open up in my absence. 3 and counting Steve Last edited by Steve B; 06-28-2008 at 08:02 AM. |
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06-28-2008, 10:10 AM
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| Oh, dear Lord, that's pretty! Yes, they do try your patience.  I had one that I was sure would open when I was away for a week last April. I came home to it still "starting"  From the appearance of those buds, this is going to be a stunning bloom!!!!!!!! I can't wait. I'm as excited as if it were mine! Pictures, please??
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06-28-2008, 01:29 PM
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| This is going to be a great colorful show. Wow is that dark. I can't wait to see the form. Now we all have to wait a week for the next picture.  Have a great vacation, but hurry back so we can see it open. |
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| Back from vaca Well, Looks like I got home just in time. The fishing was great, but I couldn't wait to get home. The 1st pic. was last night and the 2nd is this morning. It's hard to tell from the pics. but another bud has started, 4 and counting. Which brings me to a question. How am I going to stake all of these? Do I let it grow out horizontal and support the stem, or stake it up vertical? Any tips or lessons learned? Thanks, Steve |
