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11-19-2011, 06:23 PM
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Hi all - I recently found a mule type oncidium in my yard hiding next to a tree. This is a native florida species. Much to my surprise it has a seed pod on it. Would anyone want it? I be more than willing to send. It's been on for about 3 weeks and it's getting fat. I will be glad to take off and send to whoever might want it. Thanks. This has green mottled leaves and a very cute small white flower with a purple lip. Please let me know ASAP. I can be reached at [email address removed - please take care not to post personal email addresses publicly] or the orchid geeks.   |
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11-19-2011, 07:50 PM
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I would like to get the seed pod.
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11-19-2011, 11:26 PM
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Could you show a pict? I'm curious. I have a mule ear Onc. type. But I also have an Oeceoclades maculata. Its a terrestrial that I received from a So Fl geek about two years ago. She found it growing in her yard. This is what mine look like. Well, my picts aren't taking for some reason. I'm wondering if yours is an Oeceoclades. |
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11-20-2011, 05:14 AM
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The description sounds like Oeceoclades maculata, which is not a native but blow in with hurricane Andrew a number of years ago. The Dept of Agriculture considers it an invasive plant. It is self seeding and reproduces rapidly. Seeds do not need labratory conditions and will grow anywhere. It should not be grown outside as it is invasive. It is not a mule ear as mule ears have very thick leaves to imitate a mule's ear. Mule ear Oncidium are in their own family Trichocentrum and no longer Oncidium
__________________ jerry Last edited by jerrymeola; 11-20-2011 at 05:16 AM. |
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11-20-2011, 10:06 AM
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why are they called mules? Jerrymeola there are thousands of Oeceoclades maculata in my backyard and the forestry behind it.
Last edited by switchblade; 11-20-2011 at 10:34 AM. |
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11-21-2011, 01:08 PM
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I will post a picture shortly.
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11-21-2011, 03:39 PM
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There are species of oncidiums that have very rigid, upright leaves, and they are often referred-to as "mule ear" types. None, as far as I know, are native to Florida, and Oeceoclades maculata certainly isn't one of them.
__________________ Ray Barkalow Using science & logic to advance orchid growing |
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