Jay, The name Nephelaphyllum cristatum has been used twice. The Gagnepain version should be labelled Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum Blume.
Nephelaphyllum cristatum Rolfe is actually a Tainia species, now known as Tainia cristata (Rolfe) Gagnep. You should be able to distinguish between the two quite easily, just from looking at the plants. The Nephelaphyllum has 4-5 cm long narrow spindle-shaped pseudobulbs set well apart on a creeping rhizome. The Tainia has much longer stems, and leaves long slender pedicels. Your description "somewhat leggy looking seedlings" suggests the Tainia, not the Nephelaphyllum. Peter O'Byrne _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
