Sunday, February 28, 2016

baby love



b. Selph's Mahogany in late winter-- the sprays of pale reddish pink are gorgeous. Usually lasting 3-4 weeks.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Overwatering vanda during overcast winter days..

A few yellow straps on what was a perfectly green 4'5" vanda.. overwatering i think on these cool rainy days.. what is happening to our weather? Probably not too late.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Winter time at last. A dry, cool sunny day.

Spent a very nice afternoon at RF Orchids then to the nearby White Lion Restaurant, which I give a very good and I love to eat

Trichoglotis Brachiata, I've tried this before, but I think I've had an epiphany on orchid culture.. it's all in keeping the velum alive.. so the plant can absorb moisture and food--without provoking rot. This girl will need overhead sun, but I don't live in a screened hot house. How to acclimate?
A number of piglets coming off of the main stem
A place of bright overhead light, direct sun will probably have to wait until she is more acclimated.

Dendrobium Aggregatum-- straight from the hot house.. notice moist green on rootlets?


Cladiums. I think of my mother and the deep south when I see these.
A striking leaf that doesn't shy away from the sun.