color on Loph
color on Loph
I've had this little Loph for about a year. It's bloomed several times but has always had a dull gray/light green color. Compared to other posts, especially K.W. 's collection, it looks sickly. Checked the roots; more than when I bought it. No bug damage noted. I've tried more/less sun with no change. Do I have a problem or is this just a "boring" variation? They're hard to get here, so I want to give it the best care. Sue
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Steve Johnson
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- Location: Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b)
Re: color on Loph
I'm no expert on the genus, but the skin looks healthy to me. (Like that flower too!) Maybe I'm wrong about this, but I believe that Lophs tend to scorch under full sun. If I'm right, yours will want some shade, especially during the hottest time of the day in summer.
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My location: Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b)
My location: Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10b)
Re: color on Loph
Looks OK to me. Maybe a touch thirsty but certainly not in any danger. Grow them in a propagator and you can have nice bright green ones 
I recommend you don't though.
Here's a blue-grey L. williamsii and a greener L. koehresii. Neither is pristine but both are healthy.
I recommend you don't though.Here's a blue-grey L. williamsii and a greener L. koehresii. Neither is pristine but both are healthy.
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