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Golden tang orchid
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday February 7, 2010

Common name: Golden tang orchid

Light: Part sun

Height: 8-10 in.

Spread: 4-5 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Origin: Cultivated variety


The Golden tang orchid (Blc. Golden tang) is a small hybrid orchid that is suited for window culture. Its golden yellow flowers are reminiscent of the common corsage orchid, only smaller. This hybrid was created using Brassavola, Laelia and Cattleya which are three genera included in the cattleya alliance. The abbreviation Blc. stands for Brassolaeliocattleya, which is a name given representing the three genera making up this hybrid plant. The Golden tang orchid is one of many Blc. orchids that will thrive and flower if given proper culture. Plants in this genus require more light that the common Moth orchid (phalaenopsis) and require a south or west window with protection from the sun during mid-day. Blc. orchids, like many others, enjoy spending their summers outdoors. Like most cattleya-type orchids, they prefer a well-drained mix such as course fir bark, charcoal and perlite. Cheerful Golden tang orchids are incorporated into the Orchid Forest thru February 28th at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Rose grape
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday February 14, 2010

Common name: Rose grape

Light: Part sun

Height: 6 ft.

Spread: 4-6 ft.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Origin: Philippines


One hundred and fifty species are included in the genus Medinilla. These are tropical evergreen shrubs many of which are climbing. Few are epiphytic, such as the Rose grape (Medinilla magnifica) but will adapt to growing in soil. This species produces long pendulous clusters of attractive bright pink flowers and bracts. After flowering light blue berries are produced turning dark purple at maturity. Its thick glossy deep green leaves have prominent light green veins 8-10 inches in length. The stems are sometimes ribbed or winged. The Rose grape is often seen growing in conservatories as they are very tropical looking and get lots of attention while flowering. They make ideal houseplants for a sunny window and best if summered outdoors. The Rose grape provides color and interest in the Pacific Islands biome at Franklin Park Conservatory.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Gongora orchid
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday February 21, 2010

Common name: Gongora orchid

Light: Part shade

Height: 10-12 in.

Spread: 12-15 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Origin: Tropical America


Twenty-five species are included in the genus Gongora. There is much variability within the species, which leads to some confusion in the naming of them. The flowers of the Gongora orchid are amongst many of the orchids having bizarre looking flowers. Flowers are reminiscent of “flying dragons” and have a sweet spicy fragrance. Unlike many orchids that open one flower at a time, all of the buds on gongoras open simultaneously. The pendulous flower spikes emerge late fall to early winter from the base of the pseudobulb and may reach nearly 2 feet. The pots should be hung or grown in wooden slatted baskets to allow room for them to grow. They grow in wet
forests and require higher humidity than most orchids traditionally grown in the home. Gongora quinquenervis ‘Alba’ (pictured) is one of the many unique orchids on display in the “Orchid Forest” at Franklin Park Conservatory thru February 28th.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory

Chain orchid
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Photo by Dave Brigner

Sunday February 28, 2010

Common name: Chain orchid

Light: Part sun

Height: 8-10 in.

Spread: 6-8 in.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Origin: Philippines


One hundred twenty species are included in the genus Dendrochilum. These miniature orchids are often seen in conservatory orchid collections and grown by hobbyists with extensive collections. The fragrant Chain orchid (Dendrochilum cobbianum) produces many very small star-shaped white flowers with a yellow lip on a pendent flower spike. Spikes emerge from new growth, unlike most orchids that flower on mature growths. The clump-forming plant consists of short and narrow elongated pseudobulbs, each having a single narrow leathery leaf. A healthy plant will be yellowish-green in color; a sign the plant has received ample light for optimum flower production. Chain orchids show diversity within the orchid family in the “Orchid Forest” at Franklin Park Conservatory through February 28th.

- Dave Brigner Franklin Park Conservatory
   
 
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