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| Super Orchid While obtaining information from Lotte & Thomas website, http://www.orchideenvermehrung.at/cg...bark/index.htm I opened their links page and clicked on the link for GREEN CANYON ORCHIDS LABORATORIES. They are primarily supplying in-vitro seedlings which are shipped in flask bags, one of which I thought was amazing. I decided to make this post to share with the forum this wonderful orchid. Bill Phragmipedium kovachii       |
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05-15-2007, 12:13 PM
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| It's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Just how big is that bad boy? |
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05-15-2007, 12:30 PM
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| If I could edit my Orchid Plant Wish List, this one would make it to #1 Phrag. There's always #1 Paph, #1 Phal, #1 Catt, etc.  |
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05-15-2007, 12:32 PM
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05-15-2007, 08:38 PM
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| This is the infamous and spectacular Phrag kovachii from Peru. It's flowers are enormous, about as wide as a man's hand is long (about 7inches?). It was "discovered" and described amidst a storm of conrtoversy that resulted in a handful of criminal charges against a few people for orchid smuggling one of which was the orchid's namesake Michael Kovachs who was sentenced with 2 years probation and a $1000 fine. Flasks of Phrag kovachii and kovachii hybrids have been legally imported into the US, Australia, and Europe (I understand they were available in France at the last expo). Probably the most famous hybrid to date is Phrag Haley Decker (kovachii x St. Ouen), in my opinion, a brilliant choice to breed with kovachii. I found a spectacular website, entirely devoted to this one amazing species: http://www.phragmipediumkovachii.com/
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05-15-2007, 08:48 PM
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| Kevin - It's hard to find words to describe this wonder - Thanks for these links. One more pic: http://www.goreorchidconservatory.co...-kovachii6.jpg
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05-15-2007, 08:58 PM
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| Before everyone rushes to fork out large $$$ for one of these beauties, there are a few things we shoud be aware of. Relatively speaking this has not been the easiest Phrag to grow. It's reported to be a bit of a challenge coming out of flask, slow to reestablish itself. As we have lots of time to aquire one of these it may be worth it to wait and buy a well-established one. Having said that....I do recommend we all put it on our which list, make a good coffee and be patient.
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05-15-2007, 10:35 PM
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| Thanks for the beautiful photo,BillC kmarch: you are a walking encyclopaedia , Thanks for the info.Are these orchids or some form of hybrids availble in the market?. You mentioned something about a hybrid(kovachii x St. Ouen)!?. Thanks. |
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05-15-2007, 10:59 PM
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| pikevi, Yes, some (mostly hybrids I think) are available on the open market. I do not know where you should look in Canada though. Until they become more widespread though they will be expensive. I've seen them on the Orchids Ltd. website and one or 2 others (that I can't remember now). Check out the link to the pic of Phrag Haley Decker. It's a stunnnng flower.
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05-16-2007, 04:40 PM
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 Hi Bill, I had the honor of meeting and listening to Glen Decker from Piping Rock Orchids who gave a lecture and slide presentation of his visit to Peru where he visted the habitat of Phrag. kovachii. The slides were awesome and the size and beauty of it is breath taking. |
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05-16-2007, 07:04 PM
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| Tobi, Did Glen have anythign to say abotu kovachii culture? How they're faring out fo flask? Any unique cultural requirements?
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05-16-2007, 08:27 PM
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| kmarch: yesterday I was surfing the 'net for more info on Pk. I see that they can be bought in canada too. This URL may be useful to you. http://www.pipingrockorchids.com/gallery/gallery8.htm |
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05-17-2007, 06:55 AM
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| Pikevi thanks for posting the link to Glen's site at Piping Rock. Should have thought of that. Kmarch, his site pretty much sums up the highlights. The one thing I remember is the fact that they had to track through a few miles of mud and muck up to their knees to get to the natural habitat. Guess they're true Phrags in that he said the site was quite damp. Glen's place is not terribly far from where I live and he does come and give lectures at our ochid society meetings on occassion. Will keep you guys posted of updates. |
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