Brassavola Hybrids

[MattWoelfsen]

Hello BettyE, yes, according to the vendor and other folks on this OrchidBoard, these are both fragrant. I can't wait for these plants to arrive and I can start them growing in my environment. If all survive my re-potting, I'm going to have to find good homes for most of these seedlings before the cold weather sets in.

[MattWoelfsen]

The plants arrived from Carmella Orchids, Hilo, Hawaii. They were packed well but unfortunately, one of the pots broke in transit. This was a compot that I was going to wait to re-pot later but with it in pieces, I'll have to get them in pots tonight.


Blc Mem. Vida Lee 'Limelight' by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

The traveling companion did well and arrived in tact. I'll keep it as is, and re-pot later, after it has acclimated to Fort Wayne.


Bc (Little Stars x Maikai) 'Hawaii' by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

[silken]

At least the plants look OK so that is good.

[HighSeas]

You're going to love them Matt! I've discovered that one of mine is Little Stars x Maikai. It grows like a weed. It's picture is below and is 20+ years old. Mine blooms here in Florida in February/March and can tolerate temps down in the high 40's.

Oddly enough, mine is throwing sheaths now. It's never done that before that I'm aware of. It's planted in a hanging basket....and as you can see, the basket is buried.

I really like the other one you bought too. The lime green is beautiful against the pink/red.

[MattWoelfsen]

Blc Mem. Vida Lee 'Limelight' by MattWoelfsen, on Flickr

Newly potted seedlings. They arrived in chunks and now they are in small pots. Good life to you little plants!

[MattWoelfsen]

Whoa HighSeas! Thanks for sharing your beautiful plant!

[BettyE]

They look good...I'm sure they'll do well for you! BettyE.

[MattWoelfsen]

Thank you BettyE and silken and HighSeas. These little guys spent the night inside and they will spend today inside. It got down to 51*F overnight. I figured, repotting them at night, getting every thing wet will not be good for these seedlings. These are very healthy seedlings. I'm impressed with these plants and the vendor from whom these were issued.

[JMNYC]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Do the bloom size for these two orchids get very large? I am hoping they stay compact, otherwise I'm going to have to build a greenhouse! I figured these would take the traditional Cattleya bright light. Thanks Katrina.

Just got a confirmation that these two plants has shipped from Hilo, HI. The note came from Carmela Orchids? I have not bought any plants from Carmela--I have heard of them. This will be my first.

Carmela remains one of The Best!

[MattWoelfsen]

Almost two months later, these two compots of seedlings are all individually potted. They are growing well. It really helps to start with strong plants.