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I pretty sure the first one is P. potosiensis and the second is P. 'Aphrodite'. {Terminology corrected}
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Thanks Mike! I had P. potosiensis in my collection at one time so that is probably right.. nice to finally find it again. Now if I can just keep the feline out of the terrarium...
I would still be very hesitant about labeling the plant as potosiensis. I have not witnessed the distinct red center in potosiensis. The plant looks exactly like my hemiepiphytica when it was still a small plant.
I am sure the second plant is not 'Aphrodite', but more likely a moranensis x gypsicola hybrid.
The red form of potosiensis should be red throughout. One interesting observation about hemiepiphytica is that only young rosettes have the colored center, at least from the plants I have grown. Flowering sized plants do not seem to exhibit the coloration. This plant is relatively fast growing. It will probably flower in less than a year under good conditions. Then you can make an accurate id.
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The wait is almost over. Today I noticed a flower stalk coming up on the Ping in question
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Here is a shot of the flower of ping #1. It's not open yet but maybe it will shed some light on what species?
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