Tolumnia Pink Panther

[DoreenVDT]

This is the Tolumnia that I picked up at the April Cherry City Orchid Show. The plant had seven flowers open and 8 buds. The buds are all open now. The blooms are one inch wide.

[sciencegal]

Nice photo. I have a Pink Panther and a few others. They came in tiny clay pots with hanging wires. It works out well since it is easy to water them, I just dunk them in a pail of water then hang them back up to dry out quickly. They have bloomed continuously although the Pink Panther finally decided to take a break. I like Tolumnias.

[Chris in Hamilton]

Cute! I like Tolumnia but they don't like me too much.

[Sheryl]

That's really pretty, Doreen!

[ksriramkumar]

Wow. Pretty

[DoreenVDT]

Thank you all for the responses. This plant also came in a clay pot full of roots and no potting medium! I have had tolumnia in the past, but they did not survive. I think I over-watered them in the past, I'll be more careful of this one.

[sciencegal]

I've seen several different watering recommendations. One vendor said to water and fertilize every day. Others say to limit watering. I have been dunking mine almost every day, usually every other day. So far in the nine months I have had them, they have grown tremendously, put out new growth and held their blossoms much longer than I expected. I'm sticking with the frequent watering but making sure it is in the morning and that they dry out fast. There is a small fan pointed in their direction all day.

[78Terp]

I water during the growing season daily, thunderstorm like watering. Then during the rest of the year, I water less often.

[sciencegal]

Mine seem to have a non-stop growing season unless they are planning to slow down for the summer.

[JDT]

Stunning