Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Mediocalcar versteegii 'Mountainside'

I've seen this species under two names and am not sure which is correct.  I purchased it as Mediocalcar versteegii, but have also seen it under the name Mediocalcar uniflorum.  In either case it is from New Guinea and is a rambling plant, each new growth coming from the top of the previous growth.  It blooms late winter to early spring and the flowers are not long-lasting.  I have my plant in a pot, but most of it is not in the pot and doesn't need to be.







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  1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Ron,

    that's a beautiful species, which I don't grow! my M. bifolium is full of buds, may I ask some pollen of it to make an attempt at an interspecific?

    Cheers
    Laurent

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    1. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Happy to send some, Laurent. Will do so tomorrow.

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    2. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      Thanks Ron!
      i'm open to a trade for a piece of bifolium, if you want to do so :-)

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    3. RonFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      I'll send a piece with the pollen tomorrow. Didn't have time today.

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    4. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:54 PM

      thanks so much Ron!
      is the weather correct for the moment on your side, so I can send you a piece of bifolium?

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    5. RonFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      The post office wouldn't let me mail the plant and so I'll send the pollen Monday and try to figure what to do with the plant.

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    6. UnknownFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:43 AM

      Hi Ron

      Please send me a mail at laurentminet at yahoo.fr :-)

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    7. RonFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:54 PM

      Will do, Laurent. JUst sent a note via email.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Ron, this keys out to versteegii. The difference is that in uniflorum the rhizome is always produced from the base of the pseudobulbs, leading to a more horizontal growth pattern, in versteegii the rhizome is produced from half way to the top of the pseudobulbs leading to a more vertical, climbing habit. My 2 cents, Bill

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    1. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      Thai being said, I love to trade ;)

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    2. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:56 PM

      Really appreciate the information, Bill, and really clarifies things for me.

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    3. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      I'd be happy to trade. Let me know when and what.

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    4. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      Hi Ron, send me an email to wdpinnix at gmail and I'll send a list of what I have.

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    5. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:34 PM

      Hi Ron, send me an email to wdpinnix at gmail and I'll send a list of what I have.

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    6. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:20 PM

      Will do.

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    7. RonFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      Thanks for the list, Bill. Haven't had a chance to look through it yet.

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  3. Angel MarFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Very beautiful and different from the usual! Congratulations. Hugs

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    1. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:59 PM

      Thanks, Angel. Always appreciate the visits and comments.

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  4. klaraau01February 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful blooms, congratulations on well grown beauty

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    1. RonFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      Thanks ever so much for looking and commenting.

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  5. FizgigNovember 29, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    So diff't from the usual orchid blossoms! Great series of shots, too =)

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    1. RonNovember 30, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      Thanks for the visit and comments, Fizzie.

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  6. BulboBNovember 21, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    Wow you really have the culture down pat to get it growing so well, what have you got it potted in?

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