What is the average size for blooming kovachii??? I'm thinking of buying a kovachii seedling (3-4" LS) and want to know if i should invest the time and money ($100) on the plant. Pictures from the net show the plant is at least twice the size of besseae and even bigger than my wallisii, that have a 24"LS when it flower.

That seems to be the going price for Phrag kovachii seedlings of that size. I would guess that they will be blooming size at about 25 inches of leaf spread but would be mature at a bit larger. It all comes down to how well you can grow seedlings to maturity.

Does anyone know if Kovachii is a fast or slow grower?

slow grower. However mine is has a small leaf span as it was bought just deflasked (and perhaps I am not doing as good of a job as I should).
I think we are buying from the same vendor as there is only one that I know of in Canada. I think it is a good idea to buy a larger leafspan.

Does anyone know if Kovachii is a fast or slow grower?

Hi Paul,

Compared to a slow growing species like caudatum, my kovachii is a fast grower. My kovachii x wallisii hybrid is even faster growing!

The blooming size ones that I saw in Lima, at Alfredo Manrique's, were under 18"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/Ron-NY/Personal/Peru%202006/kovachii.jpg

The blooming size ones that I saw in Lima, at Alfredo Manrique's, were under 18"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/Ron-NY/Personal/Peru%202006/kovachii.jpg


That is a big one! What media is he using? It seems like dolomite and charcoal.

Ramon:D

That is a big one! What media is he using? It seems like dolomite and charcoal.

Ramon:D

I to am interested in the type of media used. It certainly looks dry in the photo. I thought that mosts Ph.rags prfeferred moist medium.
Wyruna:confused:

I'm interested in the mix also but as for the pic, there is a gauge stuck into the mix, is that for temp or moisture level ????

LOL...it took me some time to find that gauge you were talking about!

That is a gorgeous clump of kovachii Phrags!

I believe it was river rock, charcoal and bark. The gauge was for temp.
I have recently spoken with Alfredo and he has succeeded this year to get them to bud in Lima's summer. His plants are just starting to bloom.

Very beautiful Kovachii plants just amazing.

Beautiful plants! Have they bloomed?

Beautiful phrag plants and they look so well taken care of!

Thanks for sharing!

Those plants in the pictures have bloomed. They are the source of almost all the kovachii seedlings in the US, and maybe even the world.

Thanks! After posting my reply I realized this thread was posted over a year ago so I'm sure they must have bloomed already.

Alfredo has told me that all of his mother plants have been divided and the divisions have bloomed. He has made a bunch of new PK crosses

I have two kovachii seedlings: one that was well-established from OL and another in trade from someone who just de-flasked some seedlings. For me, they are the only phrags that grow at all. In fact they double in width every 6-9 months. I grow in clay pots and the medium id 50/50 perlite and supersphag. I give calcium supplements every 4 months.

I have a few PK crosses and a couple are now blooming size and a couple are still with only 5" leaf spans. I am hoping to see spikes soon on the large ones. My PK is fairly new and was just moved to S/H culture this morning.

My Phrag kovachii x wallisii now has a new growth so I'm hoping to see a spike soon! :fcrossed:

Mine has a good size spike going and two small new growths. The first spike blasted off so this is the second spike for this plant it's the only one I have.I bought it from Glen it's Susanne I'm waiting to post a picture. I would love to have one of the species. Just can't afford it now.

Ray

Mine has a good size spike going and two small new growths. The first spike blasted off so this is the second spike for this plant it's the only one I have.I bought it from Glen it's Susanne I'm waiting to post a picture. I would love to have one of the species. Just can't afford it now.

Ray

Yes please post pictures I can't wait to see them!:hyper:

Mine has a good size spike going and two small new growths. The first spike blasted off so this is the second spike for this plant it's the only one I have.I bought it from Glen it's Susanne I'm waiting to post a picture. I would love to have one of the species. Just can't afford it now.

Ray

Nice!i cant wiat to see the blooms!!

Mine has a good size spike going and two small new growths. The first spike blasted off so this is the second spike for this plant it's the only one I have.I bought it from Glen it's Susanne I'm waiting to post a picture. I would love to have one of the species. Just can't afford it now.

Ray

Is it possible for you to post a picture of the plant?

Mine has a good size spike going and two small new growths. The first spike blasted off so this is the second spike for this plant it's the only one I have.I bought it from Glen it's Susanne I'm waiting to post a picture. I would love to have one of the species. Just can't afford it now.

Ray

Thats excellent, Ray! I'll be looking forward to seeing the photos of your plant in bloom!

Seems to be budding up quick

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/fredbuster/orchidpictures2010.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/fredbuster/OrchidPictures2009.jpg

so nice:heart::Party:

Wow nice plant!!

Great looking plant! Looking forward to seeing the bloom. Thanks, Ray!