Phragmipedium Sorcerer's Apprentice

HI all, Today we take a closer look and Phragmipedium Sorcerer's Apprentice (Phrag longifolium x Phrag sargentianum) This plant recently came in 1st place Novice division Phrag at the Western Australian Autumn State Championship show.
• Julie's Orchids Result...
Growing Details:
Perth Western Australia
Climate: Mediterranean
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Home grower
Ducted Heat and Air Con
Humidifier
Growing Media:
Pumice
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Grow Lights
Full spectrum white light LED grow lights in either 10w strips or 80w bars
Water:
Under the sink R/O 5 stage filtration.

[@michaelpeace1201]

Great plant and information

[@JuliesOrchids]

So nice of you

[@rickl.orchids]

....I love big plants and big blooms are even better......what a beauty.....wonderful detail of how,... and what you do,... to care for that Phragmipedium......very nice.

[@JuliesOrchids]

Thank you 🙏 Rick. The flower spike is now up to my shoulders.

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

I think longifolium and its hybrids are the easiest of the Phrags to grow and they bloom for ages.

[@robirobinson3602]

I don't know how this video until yesterday. That is a spectacular Phrag. Fabulous blooms. 😍 So my question is, will you allow it to continue blooming until it finally decides to quit? I ask with a chuckle because I have a wonderful Phrag. QF Maria, also a big plant and also a sequential bloomer. Last year, I let it go. The spike itself went to 5.5ft tall and went on to bloom 24 or 25 blooms. After 4ft became a little annoying because it kept twisting the spike to the dominant light source. This year, I'll let 5 or 6 blooms, but by 4ft I will cut the spike to save energy in the plant.
Thanks so much for the tip on fertilizing the Phrags. I've still been overfeeding with the obvious browing tips. I did switch a few of my smaller Phrags back to bark mix because of my mismanagement. I rarily feed now, and only the obvious signs of needing some. I may try pumice again in a year after I see good strong growth again. My 3 very large Phrags are surviving me. 😉
Great video Julie, thanks for sharing your success. 🙏😘❤️

[@JuliesOrchids]

Yes Robi, it’s going to be left to bloom out and we’ll see how long the spike gets. How have you been? Thank you for watching

[@robirobinson3602]

@JuliesOrchids Oh, awesome! I look forward to progress reports on the Phrag. I've been well, extra busy with my other plants, especially now in the heat of summer with temps pushing 40+C. One of the upsides to pumice/semi-hydro their is less concern of drying out during heat waves. Have a great day, Julie! 🙏😘🤗❤️

[@remaeburney832]

You sleep in your scrubs!? I used to do that. When I retired, I had to buy clothes because I actually worked all the time and 99% of my closet was scrubs.
A beautiful orchid. Just stand her in a nice space on the floor. My oncidium is getting big. I had to move it, because she was touching the grow light.

[@JuliesOrchids]

I have an old old pair or two that are Pjs, they are the best.