Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Dresslerella caesariata

This unusual orchid belongs to a genus of only seven species.  They are all characterized by hairy leaves, inflorescences and flowers, i.e., everything is covered with hairs.  The plant is pendant with 15 cm leaves and short stems and the 3 cm flowers come at the juncture of leave and stem.  The species is from Ecuador, is cool growing and prefers to be mounted because of its habit.  I grow mine on a piece of very open tree fern root and water it every day.



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8 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Diferente e maravilhosa.Obrigada por compartilhar.
    abraços

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    1. RonMarch 6, 2013 at 1:06 PM

      Very different and perhaps the most unusual orchid I have in my collection. Thanks for your comments.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Hi, Ron! For a strange reason, I use to like hairy flowers, like those of some Dendrobium species. But I have never seen hairy leaves. Indeed, your orchid is very unusual but also very interesting! Congratulations!

    All the best,

    Sergio

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    1. RonMarch 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM

      Thank you, Sergio, for looking me up once again. Glad you like this hairy monster.

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  3. Chad LeesJuly 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    When you stated 'very open tree fern' I thought I noticed a similarity in culture.

    I also have had this plant since March of this year. It has bloomed for me a number of times and has also established many new growths. I have kept the plant in moss over bark and much drier that my Lepanthes and some Masdies. Do you find the frequency in waterings or the amount that the plant dries out in between is important in the culture of this species? I believe Karma and others have mentioned this and that is why I had decided to go in that direction.

    This is a great plant that always stands out, even amongst the other oddities I have. Well done.

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    1. RonJuly 17, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      I had one that just did not grow, but have another now that is flourishing and doesn't seem to be very fussy about culture. I read Karma's article but haven't made a conscious effort to keep it drier and it seems to do will in spite of that, but that may be the mount which is never very wet.

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  4. Czar3233December 14, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Thats a beauty!!!

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    1. RonDecember 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks again, and all the best to you over the holidays.

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