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It is a lovely plant. Is it fragrant? If it weren't a hot to warm grower, I would definitely take you up on a trade.

Thanks Darlene. Not fragrant but an easy grower. It likes being mounted...

The mounted part is not a problem for me. I have seen references to this plant being grown intermediate to hot. Do you think it needs year around heat to bloom? or will it bloom and bloom well at intermediate temperatures? Northeast Ohio is not known for its hot weather.

Darlene, here is a bit of text from Native Orchids of Australia By David L. Jones.

"this species grows in monsoonal rain-forests and along stream banks on emergent trees, particularly Hoop pine. It also grows on other coarse barked trees and is sometimes found on boulders. It usually occurs in situations of bright light and may be locally common. It is a lowland species extending to about 300 metres in elevation."

There is Tropical North Queensland. Here, in my backyard at 33S. It would have to grown mounted and put high up in my slightly warmed glass-house.

Under lights culture is a different universe.

Harvey, I have learned that even if I can keep something alive, it still may not flourish. And without a greenhouse or the ability to grow outdoors for a large portion of the year it is really important to think through what has a place in my collection. I am continually evaluating what is doing well and what is just making it. For those things that are just making it, I spend a decent amount of time trying to figure out why; is it culture, maturity etc. So that is my reservation about D. wasselii. I am sure I can keep it alive, but unsure about its ability to thrive.

There is only one person in my society that grows this. He is one of the commercial growers and has a bright, bright green thumb anyway. His view is that it is temperature tolerant and I would do fine with it in a south window. Over the winter the lows in my grow area are between 55-58. But he assured me that it will be fine. To which I gave him the side eye.

Arthur, thank you for the information. It is always great to get information about where and how orchids grow in nature. The excerpt is really helpful. I need to adopt your usage of latitude. My backyard is at 41N and about 371 meters in elevation.

Darlene, I have made the same decision as you have. I was given plants that would not thrive and might struggle. I quickly gave them to a rare grower (in our area) of this species and its crosses. Can't remember the name. None of us need any ducks out of water plants. As much as it is a mistake to add it to your collection, it also is a mistake for me to send it. As time goes on we will find the right trade...

Is this plant still up for trade?

Yes greenthumb, it is for trade. I'd like a warm growing choice. Let me know what you have for trade.

Trading is fun! Thanks for your interests.

Wow, is it really growing on that wall? It sure is happy!

Yes, looks healthy.