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08-20-2008, 06:52 AM
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| My Little Gastrochilus japonicus
Hi all!  My little Gastrochilus japonicus that I purchased from oakhill is now blooming.. I thought I'd put a couple quick shots up to show it off.. And believe it or not. It has a slight scent of spice coming from the flowers..   
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08-20-2008, 07:54 AM
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that is a neat looking flower Christine...must be very happy in your care
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08-20-2008, 07:58 AM
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Thank you pitik, and yes, I do believe it's very happy.. It's the cutest thing to. So small.. Reminds me of my old Haraella retrocalla that I used to have.. Trying to get another one to..
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08-20-2008, 08:09 AM
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What a little cutie!! Very, very nice!  What's the largest that one will get?
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08-20-2008, 08:12 AM
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Hi Katrina!  It may grow more leaves and grow upwards.. But it won't get any larger than that.. It's typically a tiny orchid.. I just find it amazing how small they come to.. lol It's just adorable.. 
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08-20-2008, 09:00 AM
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How cute, and fragrant too. Nice! Sniff it a few extra times for me.
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08-20-2008, 09:13 AM
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will do Greenhouse gal.. LOL
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08-20-2008, 04:03 PM
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That is too cute. I'm partial to small plants. Yours is very nice and healthy. Great gorwing!
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08-20-2008, 04:06 PM
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Thank you solay!
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08-20-2008, 05:01 PM
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Gorgeous flowers! I love small orchids. They're the best! |
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08-20-2008, 05:20 PM
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Ty Sabien.. It truly is adorable.. LOL I'm having a blast showing off my orchids to you guys.. It's great!
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08-20-2008, 05:57 PM
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Perfect! I think I'll have to add that little guy to my list. I've recently (Thanks Neo thread! ) developed an interest in the ultra- minis. Besides...there's always room for a ultra- mini. Right? LOL!Yeah, it's nice sharing our orchids w/others who are just as excited as we are. My husband thinks they're cute/pretty/whatever but he just doesn't have the same enthusiasm as a fellow addict. |
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08-20-2008, 06:50 PM
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That's adorable. I truly love the little mini size orchids. Add one to my list. |
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08-20-2008, 07:13 PM
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Let me be the millionth to say how cute! Such complex blooms for such a small plant! I've never heard of that one (nothing new there) so I'm going to have to look it up to see how hard it is to grow ... I might have room next to the neos and sedirea ... Great growing!
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08-20-2008, 08:02 PM
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Yep.. It's a must have! I believe it was 16.00 or 18.00 over at Oakhill.. If you're lucky, and order while they're in blooming season.. They'll probably send you one in spike.. I had gotten me and my sister one for her birthday.. Ours wasn't blooming when we got it, but hers is blooming to now along with mine.. lol The spice smell in the morning it gives off is just really nice.. I love fragrant orchids.. My fav!
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08-21-2008, 01:12 AM
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So I will also add something, what a beautiful little plant, it looks so perfectly balanced .
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08-23-2008, 08:00 PM
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If that isn't the cutest thing!!!!! I'm sorry I'm late checking this little honey out, but I'm just starting to get caught up on old threads...CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!
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08-23-2008, 09:01 PM
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Thanks much patticake.. I think it's so adorable.. Everytime i hold it I can't believe how small it is.. LOL Hey katrina.. I don't think some people grasp this orchid thing.. LOL I'm hooked and see a beauty in them that alot of people just do not.. Same goes for the rest of us here at Orchid geeks.. we see it and it's great that we have a place where we can talk and talk about our addiction.. 
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08-25-2008, 01:29 PM
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Oh, its so cute. A Gastrochilus is on my wish list, but I have narrowed down to which species yet. |
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05-08-2011, 06:09 PM
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absolutely Amazing, you've now made me, now want to start ordering plants that i can't find so both thankyou and not thankyou (because ill never have any money ever again) |
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05-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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We are doing this one as a project plant on another forum. I just got mine Friday!!! Lots of great roots and an old spike. Now I can't wait for the spicey smell.
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05-08-2011, 08:11 PM
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*covets* So pretty! I have to find myself a non-nursery orchid place around here. I'm addicted, and I simply love the look of the plants themselves without flowers.
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05-19-2011, 07:51 PM
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So nice to see people still coveting my plant after 3 years.. LOL So I'mma have to wait for her to bloom again. (which will be soon) She's in spike and she's much much bigger now.. And has shot off new growths to boot!
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05-19-2011, 09:25 PM
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That is so cute! I just purchased one but it said it was a bigibbus... I believe. Can I ask you how you care for it? |
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05-20-2011, 01:10 AM
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Would love to see the follow up 3 yrs later pics of this one Good growing Emmaye
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05-20-2011, 09:34 AM
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yeh please do upload some more photos
__________________ Michael  The minute you stop learning is the minute you stop living My friends and family call it an obsession, i call it an interesting hobby |
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05-20-2011, 01:02 PM
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Will do guys.. Will be doing it soon.. Just hang in there.. thanks!And yes, BluPeaches.. It likes a lot of light. But not direct where the sun can burn its leaves. full indirect light.. (If that makes sense) And depending on how much of the roots are showing.. Water twice a week. If the roots are covered more with orchid mix/mulch. Then a thorough watering once a week.. Hope this helps!
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05-20-2011, 02:41 PM
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That is adorable. I almost bought one this year, must go back on short list.
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05-20-2011, 03:08 PM
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Thank you!
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05-20-2011, 06:22 PM
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Cute flowers!! Thanks for sharing
__________________ -Jay  Everyday is a gift, thats why we call it the present |
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07-11-2011, 03:23 PM
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| Japonicus
Ok guys.. It's been a few months.. And this is exactly what I was waiting for. And that's for this baby to bloom.. What better time to show off my Japonicus! When I first posted it was 2008.. So we're talking a good three years ago.. And much has happened since.. I just took these today! It has approximately 4 spikes in total! And 3 of which are now blooming and one is in the midst of maturing! Enjoy!    
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07-11-2011, 03:28 PM
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 Beautiful! Another example where patience pays off big time Excellent job
__________________  "May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the insight to know when you have gone too far"-Irish Blessing Bret ~  |
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07-11-2011, 03:29 PM
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I love it! Great job growing it too, what a difference!
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07-11-2011, 03:33 PM
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Isn't it though? It has grown 2 new plants on it (kikis) since 2008 and absolutely loves that pot that I put it in. I had saved it from like 15 or more years ago. A miniature African violet used to be in it. And I had my father drill a hole in the bottom of it and it's an awesome orchid pot now! lol Thanks for all your complements btw!
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07-11-2011, 03:35 PM
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That is so cool! Thanks for sharing!
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07-11-2011, 03:44 PM
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Reminds me of my haraella as well. This was on my list when I was looking into a mini but the haraella won out and i have definitely fallen head over heels. Might have to add this one soon so I can just pine over the two of them.
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07-11-2011, 03:55 PM
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Yes.. I have my Haraella too.. It's actually right next to my Japonicus in the window and is currently flowering too!
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07-11-2011, 08:44 PM
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Mine is flowering too and it smells great.
__________________ Nancy I am way past the denial stage and just plain ADDICTED! |
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