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Old 04-09-2008, 10:02 PM
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Unhappy culture advice for Bolopetalum

I just bought a Bolopetalum midnight blue " cardinal roost " the and orchid fair, i didn't realize till later that it's a cool grower and i just want alil advice or tips on this plant. I live in orlando and have no experience with the cool growers, i've search the internet for culture sheets and info on this plant type but didn't find much. it's growing in a net basket with spag. does any one have this one?
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For those who haven't heard of a Bollopetalum (note spelling) it's a cross between a Bollea and a Zygopetalum. Bollopetalum Midnight Blue 'Cardinal Roost' (note correct capitalization and punctuation) is Bollea violacea x Zygopetelum B. G. White.

As they are a Zygo hybrid, Zygo culture applies. Here is a Zygopetalum Culture Sheet that looks pretty competent.

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Old 05-14-2008, 01:16 AM
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And here's another one. I just got one tonight couldn't say no at half-price ($3.50)!
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