Also known as Hono Hono in Hawaii.
Likes a decidedly bright and dry winter, weekly mistings at most. Then up to 50% shade in summer with water and food resumed.
Bloom history:
2/15/13
Vendor:
Orquidias Venezuleana
Quantity:
1
Price:
10.00
Growing notes:
Keep it on the dry side from October until Spring when new leads come, then water and fertilize again very strongly for its next growth.
Great care sheet at http://www.akatsukaorchid.com/store/pg/39-Hono-Hono-Orchid-Care.aspx
They recommend cutting off prior year's cane in June to propagate. Lie on 50/50 moss and perlite: "Label cut stems and cut them into 4-5 inch segments. Place them in a shallow tray containing a 50-50 peat moss and #2 perlite mix. Keep them in a shady area and allow the keikis to emerge. Treat the area for slugs as they love to feed on the tender new shoots. "
Purchase notes:
Got tons of different ones of these from Sheldon (Carmela's) when he spoke at our society. Also have a lot of Nestor and Supernestor from a ramble... been giving them away for a while now :)
Purchase place:
Tamiami show
Purchase date:
Sat, 2010-01-30
Awards:
Green 4/11/16