Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Onc. Heaven scent rebloom!



This is my first rebloom from a newly spiked plant, which makes this exciting!




I have gotten one email asking what was my method for coaxing my H.R. Redolence to spike, and it actually made me scratch my head and laugh before I answered it. The email made me noticed that I did NOTHING SPECIAL!  I provided it with lots and lots of light, watered once a week, and didn't even fertilize once since it was practically dying from what I now believe was root decay. 

The blooms are scented like last year, a very sweet vanilla-chocolate-cakey aroma. The color is a bit different: more bright of a red compared to last years purplish-brick color.

I'm simply delighted :)

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Phal. 'Valentine' spike? (edited)


     I am somewhat unsure if this is a spike or root at the moment, but it's starting to show signs of being a spike: mitten 'sectioning', no velum, and much less tender flesh than a new root.  October, November, and December is also "spike season", further solidifying that this may be a spike.

     This will be the first time blooming since purchase and a solid sign that this phal has recovered from its sunburn. 


EDIT:
     One week has passed and I am now 100% sure it is a spike! I have inserted a metal rod and rubber band, ready to steak the spike when the time comes.