Laelia Tenebrosa

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by JScott

Yes, I know 6 or 7 years is probably an overly pessimistic estimate, but I don't want to put too much pressure on him. I want him to take his time and bloom only when he is ready, whether that's three years or more

This is smart. Manage expectations. How stoked will you be once it blooms in only, say, four years!!!

[SouthPark]

True! The greater the pessimistic level, the better the surprise package will be!!!!!!

[Shoreguy]

Originally Posted by Minivin5

So what is the trick to load bigger pictures... I am posting from an iPad....


Let see if this works...

Minivin5,

Use advanced search to load the Papayj thread entitled Shuntenno in bud watch and scroll down to where Hakumin explains how to form large pictures after a thumbnail has been created.

There are many steps and although each step is easy, transitioning between screens between steps you will find it to be trial and error. I still sometimes have to start at the beginning before succeeding. If you have the time keep at it and eventually you will succeed.

I use an iPad Air 2.

A few more comments:

If pictures print sideways, reshape photo to a square. Then form thumbnail.

Also form and save thumbnail picture before attempting to create large copy. Then edit to form large copy. Do not attempt to do all at once which can result in losing thumbnail.

[Fairorchids]

I have grown tenebrosas from 2" pot (tiny seedlings) to BS in 2-3 years (granted, in a greenhouse). They can bloom surprisingly small, so I don't think you have more than 2 years to go.

[SouthPark]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

They can bloom surprisingly small, so I don't think you have more than 2 years to go.

That's what I like to hear!!!!!! Early surprises are always very nice!