I grow all my Phaius species and intersectional hybrids the same. Outdoor shadehouse in coastal central Qld. 50% shade cloth but also get additional shade from trees in early morning and late afternoon. Large glazed ceramic pots. Water every day in summer maybe 2-3 times per week in winter. Potted in mix of good quality potting mix, jumbo perlite, large orchid bark and pelletised chook manure. Liquid feed once per week. NO saucers of water! Like you Matthew, learnt the hard way approx. 20yrs ago that saucers didn't work for me. Stem propagation is pretty east. Do a FB search. There's a recent post using damp sand. I've got about 10 planlets come up so far from two different Phaius. Good luck. They are easy to grow when you work out what works in your circumstances. 😀
Might I add we can get to low single digits (almost frost) here for a few nights in winter. Generally between 7-13 degrees though. Adjust your watering on really cold nights so that they are bit drier on those nights.
If there is a next time around (we hope not), you might try laying the flower stalk horizontally in sphagnum moss to see if new plantlets emerge from the nodes. This does work with Phaius tankervilleae....
Hi Matthew - I’ve been growing Lady Ramona for almost 2 years. She does not like boggy. And definitely less water in winter. My first year growing, I had her outside in the heat of summer…upper 90s. I watered her well once a week and fertilized. She rewarded me with beautiful blooms in late winter. This last year I didn’t put her outside for the summer and her new growths are very stunted and no blooms. She’s going back outside this coming summer and I’m going to hope things go better. You don’t seem very interested in propagating from the flower spike…however it does appear to be very easy to do and then you won’t have to wait for that rare find if ever again. She’s so worth it! 💕 Hope you’ve been doing well. Dee Dee
Thank you - the thing is I threw away the flower spike....and then everyone pointed out out you could propagate from it!!! Heigh ho...we live and learn! Still looking for a new plant.....
It’s great to hear that your phaiocalanthe is blooming with less than optimal brightness! I have had mine for a couple months and it gets the brightest light I have, but I was worried it wouldn’t be enough! I’ll hold out hope for similar results!
Hi Matthew, thank you for sharing the wins and setbacks. I think that getting the whole root ball dry as soon as possible would give that shoot a chance; it may throw out its own root in that scenario. I must preface this suggestion with… “I’m a complete amateur, though.” ;) I wish you success!
I have both. The Phaius Lady Ramona Harris “Here’s Looking at You” loves humidity. Allow it to drain but does need moisture. I have both in my Greenhouse ✨
My kriptonite is blooming two beautiful spikes. But like you my other nuns hood died. I think if I get another lady Ramona I will not use potting soil. I'll use regular orchid bark. I think your correct about the moisture.
Such a shame, but failure is part of the learning process. While I do not personally have this plant, there is an orchid nursery not far from me that grows it out front of one of their greenhouses as a terrestrial in south Florida. The plant gets inundated with water during our summer rainy season and is significantly drier the rest of the year. Jackie told me they generally have to give it water in the spring before the rain comes but they mostly leave it alone and it is a sizeable clump of a plant. (well, I haven't seen it since the last hurricane, that may have changed)
You can grow new plants from flower spike. Google how. You need seedling terrarium bought at Bunnings or pot in plastic bag or pot covered in plastic bottle. Then once stalk pieces shoot, leave in this environment for a year then plant in potting mix. Slow process I know.
I just purchased this fall a Phaius Dan Rosenberg " Tropical Ice" mine so far has no sign of going dormant. Being in Northern hemisphere. Does length of day or temperature cause flower spike to shoot up?
Aww what a shame 😪. I'm afraid I can't give you any good advice because the same thing happened with the only Phaius I've ever tried to grow. I thought it was hardy but herbaceous and expected the leaves to die back over winter. I left it in an unheated greenhouse over winter thinking it would sprout again in spring, but it just rotted 🤷♀️. It needed to be drier and warmer methinks. Good luck with the other one, perhaps there's 2 types?
Oh no! I think that was my problem; too wet and cold even though it was inside. There are quite a few species and hybrids, I have the Australian native one which is VERY happy outside all year staying wet as it's a margin plant. Heigh ho! We live and learn I suppose!
Yes it is hard to find. I don't know where you are but in Australia - and they won't ship internationally - I got my original plant from www.redfoxorchids.com.au/
@@helloplantlovers i do live in sweden sadly hahaha have trying germany holland denmark and others but no luck i heard it will be easy to get plants from a flower stem have seen some video of how to do it so a flower stem thats all i need
The damage on Lady Ramona suspiciously looks like frost damage, sure it wasn't left overnight outside? I had three plants in my collection succumb in a similar manner, none were the same species as yours nor were they related to each other, the only common factor was they were outside on a rare Frosty night. Only one has showed any signs of life. Oh well we all live and learn; I just hate having to wait an entire year to see what happens next. Make sure you keep us updated with any signs of life.
Thank you for the update Matthew
I grow all my Phaius species and intersectional hybrids the same. Outdoor shadehouse in coastal central Qld. 50% shade cloth but also get additional shade from trees in early morning and late afternoon. Large glazed ceramic pots. Water every day in summer maybe 2-3 times per week in winter. Potted in mix of good quality potting mix, jumbo perlite, large orchid bark and pelletised chook manure. Liquid feed once per week. NO saucers of water! Like you Matthew, learnt the hard way approx. 20yrs ago that saucers didn't work for me. Stem propagation is pretty east. Do a FB search. There's a recent post using damp sand. I've got about 10 planlets come up so far from two different Phaius. Good luck. They are easy to grow when you work out what works in your circumstances. 😀
Oh thank you! Good to know.
Might I add we can get to low single digits (almost frost) here for a few nights in winter. Generally between 7-13 degrees though. Adjust your watering on really cold nights so that they are bit drier on those nights.
Not sure if that link will work? Orchid culture and discussion Australia group. Posts by Thien Soe.
If there is a next time around (we hope not), you might try laying the flower stalk horizontally in sphagnum moss to see if new plantlets emerge from the nodes. This does work with Phaius tankervilleae....
Thank you - a few people have mentioned this - I'd never heard of that propagating technique!
Hi Matthew - I’ve been growing Lady Ramona for almost 2 years. She does not like boggy. And definitely less water in winter. My first year growing, I had her outside in the heat of summer…upper 90s. I watered her well once a week and fertilized. She rewarded me with beautiful blooms in late winter. This last year I didn’t put her outside for the summer and her new growths are very stunted and no blooms. She’s going back outside this coming summer and I’m going to hope things go better. You don’t seem very interested in propagating from the flower spike…however it does appear to be very easy to do and then you won’t have to wait for that rare find if ever again. She’s so worth it! 💕 Hope you’ve been doing well. Dee Dee
Thank you - the thing is I threw away the flower spike....and then everyone pointed out out you could propagate from it!!! Heigh ho...we live and learn! Still looking for a new plant.....
@@helloplantlovers if I get mine to thrive where I can divide…I’ll let you know to see if you still haven’t found one. 👍🏻
@@deedeeblooms7896 Thank you!
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Orchids actually👌,,
Thank you for sharing about those all
Blessed you 🤗
Thank you for watching!
❤️ aww I'm sorry, happens to the best of us. I hope you can find another one, (ooorrr that little growth survives)
Me too! Thanks for watching!
My park side is growing new shoots on the side but also one out of the middle of an old bulb who dropped leaves last year.
Yes - mine is doing some weird things this year too!
It’s great to hear that your phaiocalanthe is blooming with less than optimal brightness! I have had mine for a couple months and it gets the brightest light I have, but I was worried it wouldn’t be enough! I’ll hold out hope for similar results!
Good luck and thanks for watching!
Hi Matthew, thank you for sharing the wins and setbacks. I think that getting the whole root ball dry as soon as possible would give that shoot a chance; it may throw out its own root in that scenario. I must preface this suggestion with… “I’m a complete amateur, though.” ;) I wish you success!
I fear I shall be reading the funeral rites on this one!
I have both. The Phaius Lady Ramona Harris “Here’s Looking at You” loves humidity. Allow it to drain but does need moisture. I have both in my Greenhouse ✨
Thanks for watching - never seen it for sale again!
My kriptonite is blooming two beautiful spikes. But like you my other nuns hood died. I think if I get another lady Ramona I will not use potting soil. I'll use regular orchid bark. I think your correct about the moisture.
Hmmm...seems like it's a tricky beastie!
Such a shame, but failure is part of the learning process. While I do not personally have this plant, there is an orchid nursery not far from me that grows it out front of one of their greenhouses as a terrestrial in south Florida. The plant gets inundated with water during our summer rainy season and is significantly drier the rest of the year. Jackie told me they generally have to give it water in the spring before the rain comes but they mostly leave it alone and it is a sizeable clump of a plant. (well, I haven't seen it since the last hurricane, that may have changed)
Oh that's interesting! Thank you! Mine may well have been too wet AND cold!
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Did your Ramona H. Survived?
Alas no!
You can grow new plants from flower spike. Google how. You need seedling terrarium bought at Bunnings or pot in plastic bag or pot covered in plastic bottle. Then once stalk pieces shoot, leave in this environment for a year then plant in potting mix. Slow process I know.
I think it's easier to buy another one to be honest!
I just purchased this fall a Phaius Dan Rosenberg " Tropical Ice" mine so far has no sign of going dormant. Being in Northern hemisphere. Does length of day or temperature cause flower spike to shoot up?
No idea with this type I'm afraid - one or the other! Good luck with yours though!
Aww what a shame 😪. I'm afraid I can't give you any good advice because the same thing happened with the only Phaius I've ever tried to grow. I thought it was hardy but herbaceous and expected the leaves to die back over winter. I left it in an unheated greenhouse over winter thinking it would sprout again in spring, but it just rotted 🤷♀️. It needed to be drier and warmer methinks. Good luck with the other one, perhaps there's 2 types?
Oh no! I think that was my problem; too wet and cold even though it was inside. There are quite a few species and hybrids, I have the Australian native one which is VERY happy outside all year staying wet as it's a margin plant. Heigh ho! We live and learn I suppose!
where can i find this orchid?cant find seems to be hard to get ,
Yes it is hard to find. I don't know where you are but in Australia - and they won't ship internationally - I got my original plant from www.redfoxorchids.com.au/
@@helloplantlovers i do live in sweden sadly hahaha have trying germany holland denmark and others but no luck i heard it will be easy to get plants from a flower stem have seen some video of how to do it
so a flower stem thats all i need
@@christiannilsson3653 Good luck!
I recently bought a lady Ramona looking at you, from orchidalleykuaui. They have a few more if you are allowed shipping from Hawaii
Hi there - good luck with yours! No, unfortunately you can't import live plant material into Australia. Thanks for watching!
did found a phaius in the usa so its on its way to me 45 dollar only so sheap
Lucky you! Good luck with it!
The damage on Lady Ramona suspiciously looks like frost damage, sure it wasn't left overnight outside? I had three plants in my collection succumb in a similar manner, none were the same species as yours nor were they related to each other, the only common factor was they were outside on a rare Frosty night.
Only one has showed any signs of life. Oh well we all live and learn; I just hate having to wait an entire year to see what happens next. Make sure you keep us updated with any signs of life.
Hi there - nope - indoors all the time. I fear there's no hope!
It happens to EVERYONE Mathew 😮
Death!! Yes....!