*sigh* so weak-willed .... - Orchid Board

Paul · #1 08-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Quite pathetic really. Space is nonexistent as it is and what do I do? Buy some additional orchids (and actually there's still one I wish I had picked up). *sigh* Couple folks I know of were reducing their collections as they either plan on moving or can't afford to heat their greenhouse. So went not really expecting to find much that I wanted as soooooo many folks are still on the paph/phrag kick (most of which just doesn't tug at my heartstrings and I kill them all anyway) or otherwise grow plants way too big for me.

Of those I picked up, these were in bloom:

Coilostylis (formerly Epidendrum) oerstedii -- though I suspect it is misidentified -- the lip is just not right. Looks more like Coilostylis ciliaris. Quite fragrant in the evening.

*sigh* so weak-willed ....-coilostylis-oerstedii-jpg

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Pot. Beaufort gold 'Susan Fender'

Slc. Crystelle Smith 'BK Orchids' -- I've been looking for a nice TRUE pink for a while (mostof the 'pinks' are more lavender)

*sigh* so weak-willed ....-slc-crystelle-smith-bk-orchids-sm-jpg

Almost didn't pick this one up as it is rather similar to my Pot Hoku Gem 'Superspots', but I liked the clear, bright lemon yellow petals. Overall very nice flower form, IMO

*sigh* so weak-willed ....-bl-richard-mueller-aurea-sm-jpg

bellini girl · #2 08-23-2009, 01:45 PM

Oh Paul..they are lovely. and if you are "pathetic", then so are a number of us.

Great haul.

Roly0217 · #3 08-23-2009, 01:46 PM

WOW they are all gorgeous !!!! However I absolubtly love the Slc. Crystelle Smith 'BK Orchids'. The color and the lips contrast is amazing. Congratulations on the blooms !!!! I mean the purchases

cb977 · #4 08-23-2009, 01:56 PM

Very nice, Paul...well done!

Junebug · #5 08-23-2009, 02:26 PM

But how could you resist??? They're so beautiful!

orchidbingo · #6 08-23-2009, 03:39 PM

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Quite pathetic really. Space is nonexistent as it is and what do I do? Buy some additional orchids (and actually there's still one I wish I had picked up). *sigh* Couple folks I know of were reducing their collections as they either plan on moving or can't afford to heat their greenhouse.

Cheer up, Paul. You are not pathetic-- just doing your civic duty to rescue orchids about to lose their home.

They are gorgeous!
I really love the Pot. Beaufort gold 'Susan Fender'. I have a weakness for those art shades.
I have a Slc. Crystelle Smith seedling but not that beautiful rich pink clone.

bingo