Woke up to new arrivals.

[playtime8978]

I got woken up this morning by the post man knocking on the door, I grabbed my robe and staggered down the stairs by which time my hubby was at the door, and wooohoooo 2 boxes to open. They are some of my Ebay purchases, I got a Rossioglossum grande and a Paph. Micranthum off one seller but when I opened the box there were 3 orchids there They have sent me a free gift of a Paph. graham robertson which is a cross of sukhakulii and henryanum according to the tag. I was so happy what a lovely thing to do. The rossioglossum isnt in the best way its new growths are looking good ( but small) but the mature leaf appears to have mite damage never mind it was not expensive and hopefully it will grow, I am not convinced this one is flowering size. The paph graham robertson and the Paph micranthum all appear to have new leaves growing so overall a good buy. The other box was my masdevalia vetchiana x constricta x davisii, I cant imagine what the flowers are going to be like so if I can get it to flower it will be a nice surprise. That plant has a couple of black leaf tips so I will be keeping a close eye on it but the rest of the plant appears healthy. Both were very quick to arrive and I still have 3 to come. I will be in my own little jungle before I know where I am, no more orchids for a little while

[Rosim_in_BR]

Nice mix of feelings ah? 'This is not the size I was expecting', or 'Uh ha, a gift!', or 'Humm, have to keep an eye on these black stains'. It is the same here when I receive my purchases! Are orchids fun or what?
Congrats on your new acquisitions, Carrie!

[playtime8978]

Yes Rosim exactly the situaiton! You never quite know what theyre going to be like when they arrive but I think thats half the fun of it, I dont think I would make an expensive purchase on ebay for fear I wouldnt get what was expected but so far Its been a good experience and keeps me on my toes finding out whats wrong with the little guys!

[boytjie]

That Paph. Graham Robertson sure sounds interesting! Sukhakulii and henryanum are both great species. I do hope you'll post a pic when it blooms!

[cb977]

What a great way to wake up!

[camille1585]

Sounds like a nice way to be woken up! The gift Paph sounds really nice, I love sukhakulii!!
I love getting orchids in the mail. The most memorable was when the mailman was at the door at 8:30 on a saturday morning and I had gone to bed super late because of a party. I was exhausted, but answered the door anyways. Boy was I happy to unwrap a box full of orchids!!

[playtime8978]

Thank you yes I have put the Paph name into google images and it sure looks like a cracking flower I feel very lucky and I couldnt think of a nicer way to be woken up its certainly put me in a good mood today

Originally Posted by camille1585

Sounds like a nice way to be woken up! The gift Paph sounds really nice, I love sukhakulii!!
I love getting orchids in the mail. The most memorable was when the mailman was at the door at 8:30 on a saturday morning and I had gone to bed super late because of a party. I was exhausted, but answered the door anyways. Boy was I happy to unwrap a box full of orchids!!

Oh my sounds like the best hangover cure I can think of a box full of orchids at 8.30am

[quiltergal]

Originally Posted by boytjie

That Paph. Graham Robertson sure sounds interesting! Sukhakulii and henryanum are both great species. I do hope you'll post a pic when it blooms!

I agree! Sukhakulii and henryanum are my 2 favorite Paph. species. They are just cute as heck and should make a very interesting, pretty cross.