Despite some set backs...some success

[Pilot]

Hi All--

Just wanted to share some photos with you of some of my success stories in the Chid world.

First is my newest bloom-- she's a phal and pretty freaking awesome!



Next I have my Phal Species Schill.-- suppose to be blooming size but as I got her three weeks ago, I haven't seen much in the way of activity until last night when I repotted her in 100% hydroton. I didn't take a pic but she does have a new shoot off an existing root in the hydro-- and none of the other roots were rotten and they looked pretty good. However the real thrill is the site at the base of the plant. There are two little nubs with green tips showing-- I do believe they are root buds!!!! I'm thrilled at this because when I got it, I examined this thing very closely and these buds are new. Since you're all Chid experts here, you should be able to find them in this pic. One of the nubs is sort of hidden a bit by the dried tissue at the base. The other one is plainly seen.



So despite my Purple phal NOID hurting with her root rot (and my yellow one!)-- I have seen a quick turn around in hope for all these plants as my misting has made the aerial roots of the Purple phal plump up and turn nice and green.

Lastly, I have another little plant I'm proud of-- I dug this guy up on my in-laws ranch-- no idea what kind it is but I'm calling it my highland cactus. He's growing well after his first watering after a 5 month drought.

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