The amazing Rhynchostylis coelestis ‘Blue’ – 5 years to see this Orchid in bloom!
Today we take a look at one of my all time favorite orchids.. that I’ve never seen in bloom!
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The first time I had this orchid was back in 2013, in one of my first orchid hauls at an online shop https://youtu.be/tYtMwPkT7T8 Sadly that orchid did not make it, after waiting a few years to see that one in bloom. So this year I bought a really mature one!
The coelestis is a Vandaceous orchid which is popular for its close to blue color. learn more about it here http://www.orchidspecies.com/rhyncoelestis.htm and about the species here http://www.aos.org/orchids/orchids-a-to-z/letter-r/rhynchostylis.aspx
It produces upright clusters of tiny flowers with subtle fragrance, dark indigo lip and gradient white – indigo petals and sepals. Each flower spike can have 30-40 flowers, while the orchid can produce multiple spikes at once!
Learn how to care for Vanda orchids here https://youtu.be/0azzxh8CuOM
My Vanda basket setup https://youtu.be/Jfa9jvolBMI
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Music:
Geographer – After All
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✿ What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA – Pokon or IKEA
Bark mix NoName + Coconut coir IKEA
Sphagnum Moss – Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx
Fertilizer and suppliments:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Decorative Tolumnia pots http://bit.ly/2NbOfY4 (affiliate link)
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Lighting:
LED shop pannels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley’s Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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