Gongora rufescens in Spike!

[SubRosa]

This is a pleasant surprise, as I just got this division a short while ago from TF member and all around good guy DaveS:

 

[theplantman]

Gonna be awesome!

 

[Radagast]

Very cool. Eager to see updates as it develops.

 

[DragonsEye]

Sweet! I have to try one again some day. Have always loved Gongora.

 

[KATastrophe]

Wow this is great! Share the updated on the flowering and growth development on this plant, im eager too see the results!

 

[SubRosa]

Getting amazing plants like this given to you is just one of the benefits of dealing honestly with people here.

 

[theplantman]

Getting amazing plants like this given to you is just one of the benefits of dealing honestly with people here.

There is nothing better than symbiotic relationships with folks that care about plants--and find them awesome--as much as you. And since most of us are so in love with plants that talking to "ordinary" people cease to suffice anymore, places like TF fulfill that need to not be the only CP enthusiast in your entire town.

 

[pearldiver]

Well said.

 

[KATastrophe]

Theplantman- i think we ALL couldnt have said it better then that ourselves

 

[SubRosa]

Theplantman- i think we ALL couldnt have said it better then that ourselves

Saying something and living it are entirely different matters.

 

[Dave S.]

Thanks for the compliment and I know you will like the flowers. The flower scent is really pleasant and the flowers gets a nice, deep red color. I am looking forward to your update.

I found out about Gongora orchids from JBOrchid guy, Josh, from terraforums many years ago.

 

[KATastrophe]

I think i kno jborchidguy from another forum great plants from threads ive seen im sure this will be nothing short of that.
Daves- do the flowers on these smell like anything to compare it too or is it its own scent or just one of those 'it smells like something that i can't quite name" just wondering...

 

[SubRosa]

Thanks for the compliment and I know you will like the flowers. The flower scent is really pleasant and the flowers gets a nice, deep red color. I am looking forward to your update.

I found out about Gongora orchids from JBOrchid guy, Josh, from terraforums many years ago.

Compliment? What compliment? I just call 'em like I see 'em sir! I'll be in touch via email in the next couple weeks after I get enough stuff divided to make a nice box for you. Enjoy your holiday!

 

[Dave S.]

It is one of those scents that is hard to identify, but it seems like a combination of sweet and clean.

 

[KATastrophe]

Wow thats deff unique, well let us kno what you get from smelling the flowers subrosa
Thanks for answering my question dave s

 

[SubRosa]

Progress:

 

[SubRosa]

Good morning!

 

[DragonsEye]

rufescens is a nice one. Need to get a Gon. again someday. Had a chocoensis years ago. Miss the little "flying dragons".

 

[SubRosa]

Fragrance is much stronger today! I would definitely agree with DaveS' characterization of it as "sweet and clean".

 

[Dave S.]

Great looking flowers! I am glad your division bloomed first. I will see you at our NECPS show soon.